Sustainable Employment of MICP for Engineering Applications-Current Trends and Future Perspectives

Microbiologically induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) has emerged as a highly prominent technique within civil and environmental engineering over the past decade. MICP is an ingenious process whereby select microorganisms facilitate the precipitation of calcium carbonate as an inherent byproduct of their metabolic activities. This process offers great promise for sustainable applications in civil and environmental engineering, boasting significant potential for future development. This paper delves into the current trends of MICP applications, encompassing soil stabilization, concrete restoration, surface treatments, metal sequestration, as well as water treatment and environmental remediation. Additionally, we aim to explore the potential of MICP in multiple avenues including soil enhancement, erosion management, carbon dioxide sequestration, and more. The utility of MICP is abundantly clear, necessitating a comprehensive exploration of the mechanism. As most engineering applications tend to require experts in various sectors working toward sustainable solutions, a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach is imperative to unlock the full capabilities of this technology.