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Spatial patterning is common in ecological systems and has been extensively studied via different modeling approaches. Individual-based models (IBMs) accurately describe nonlinear interactions at the organism level and the stochastic…
Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP) is a biocementation technique that modifies the hydraulic and mechanical properties of porous materials using bacterial solutions. This study evaluates the efficiency of various MICP…
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Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) estimation is crucial to manage both natural and anthropic ecosystems and has recently been put under the magnifying glass after the Paris agreement 2016 due to its relationship with greenhouse gas. Statistical…
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Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP) shows promise for enhancing soil strength, but environmental factors significantly affect its mechanisms. The feasibility of MICP in challenging conditions, such as the soil around piles in…
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