Mitigating wind erosion of sand using biopolymer-assisted EICP technique
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sandf.2020.02.011
Abstract: Abstract A study was conducted to stabilize An Nafud desert sand against wind-induced erosion employing enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) assisted by a sodium alginate (SA) biopolymer. Biopolymers occur naturally in brown seaweed, are inexpensive, and… read more here.
Keywords: strength; sand; eicp; biopolymer ... See more keywords
Investigation on the wind erosion resistance of aeolian sand solidified by enzyme mineralization combined with fiber reinforcement
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-18842-w
Abstract: Sandstorms can lead to atmospheric pollution, soil degradation and health damage, which the origin of frequent outbreaks is that traditional methods cannot effectively solve the solidified of aeolian sand. Enzyme induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP)… read more here.
Keywords: erosion; eicp; sand; aeolian sand ... See more keywords
Experimental Study of EICP Combined with Organic Materials for Silt Improvement in the Yellow River Flood Area
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DOI: 10.3390/app10217678
Abstract: Enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) is an emerging biogeotechnical technique that uses free urease to improve soil. Despite its advantages of eliminating complex microbial cultures and reducing reaction byproducts, its efficiency is considered lower than that… read more here.
Keywords: yellow river; organic materials; eicp; flood area ... See more keywords
Feasibility Study of Applying Enzyme-Induced Carbonate Precipitation (EICP) without Calcium Source for Remediation of Lead-Contaminated Loess
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings14061810
Abstract: To assess the long-term stability of lead-contaminated loess treated with calcium-free Enzyme-Induced Carbonate Precipitation (EICP) technology while avoiding significant soil strength increases, various parameters such as the pH value, heavy metal ion leaching rate, and… read more here.
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The Effect of Nucleating Agents on Enzyme-Induced Carbonate Precipitation and Corresponding Microscopic Mechanisms
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15175814
Abstract: Plant urease has the advantages of high activity and small size in enzyme-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP). However, there area lack of nucleation sites for calcium carbonate in EICP. Sucrose and sorbitol, which are readily… read more here.
Keywords: enzyme induced; nucleating agents; microscopic mechanisms; carbonate precipitation ... See more keywords
Study on the Shear Strength and Erosion Resistance of Sand Solidified by Enzyme-Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation (EICP)
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DOI: 10.3390/ma17153642
Abstract: Sand solidification of earth-rock dams is the key to flood discharge capacity and collapse prevention of earth-rock dams. It is urgent to find an economical, environmentally friendly, and durable sand solidification technology. However, the traditional… read more here.
Keywords: eicp; sand; erosion; erosion resistance ... See more keywords