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<p>It involves the combination of microbiology and civil engineering offering a revolutionary way of sustainable construction. The review shows that potential of microbial processes to increase material durability and decrease environmental impact is highly promising. One of the most notable inventions is microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP), that can enhance the strength of the soil and concrete up to 50 percent and self-heal qualities, increasing the service life of infrastructures significantly. Microbial technologies are also providing effective means to remediate contaminated construction sites and waste management to provide cleaner ecosystems. Besides, the use of microorganisms in the treatment of wastewater in infrastructure projects reduces environmental footprints. Such synergy is interdisciplinary, hence covering key issues of material degradation and wastes, but also leading to greener built environments. The development of biocementation, self-healing concrete and microbial corrosion inhibition highlights the importance of microbiology in improving sustainable civil engineering activities.</p>

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Microbial innovations for sustainable construction: improving durability and environmental impact through the collaboration of civil engineering and microbiology

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    2026年1月21日

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  • He Tao

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It involves the combination of microbiology and civil engineering offering a revolutionary way of sustainable construction. The review shows that potential of microbial processes to increase material durability and decrease environmental impact is highly promising. One of the most notable inventions is microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP), that can enhance the strength of the soil and concrete up to 50 percent and self-heal qualities, increasing the service life of infrastructures significantly. Microbial technologies are also providing effective means to remediate contaminated construction sites and waste management to provide cleaner ecosystems. Besides, the use of microorganisms in the treatment of wastewater in infrastructure projects reduces environmental footprints. Such synergy is interdisciplinary, hence covering key issues of material degradation and wastes, but also leading to greener built environments. The development of biocementation, self-healing concrete and microbial corrosion inhibition highlights the importance of microbiology in improving sustainable civil engineering activities.