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Application of Microbial-Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation in Wave Erosion Protection of the Sandy Slope: An Experimental Study

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  • Yilong Li

    (College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China)

  • Qiang Xu

    (Ocean Academy, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, China)

  • Yujie Li

    (Ocean Academy, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, China)

  • Yuanbei Li

    (Ocean Academy, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, China)

  • Cong Liu

    (Southwest Technology and Engineering Research Institute, Chongqing 400039, China)

Abstract

Sandy slope erosion leads to coast degradation and exacerbates coastal zone instability and failure. As an eco-friendly engineering technology, microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) can provide a protection method against sandy slope erosion. In this study, a series of flume tests were conducted to investigate the wave erosion resistance of the MICP-treated sandy slope. The penetration tests were conducted to measure the slope surface strength, and the calcium carbonate content was evaluated by the acid washing method. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) was employed to study the microstructures of MICP-treated sand particles. In addition, the influence of MICP treatment on the wave shape and the excess pore water pressure was also analyzed. Results show that after four MICP treatments, the erosion resistance of the slope is significantly promoted, and no apparent erosion occurs after wave actions. The penetration resistance is also improved after MICP treatments, and the maximum penetration resistance of untreated and four-time MICP-treated slopes are about 0.14 MPa and 2.04 MPa, respectively. The calcium carbonate content on the slope surface can reach 7%. SEM analyses indicate that the intergranular bridging calcium carbonate crystals promote the wave erosion resistance of the sandy slope.

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  • Yilong Li & Qiang Xu & Yujie Li & Yuanbei Li & Cong Liu, 2022. "Application of Microbial-Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation in Wave Erosion Protection of the Sandy Slope: An Experimental Study," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(20), pages 1-16, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:20:p:12965-:d:938626
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