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dc.contributor.authorBansal, R.
dc.contributor.authorDhami, N.
dc.contributor.authorMukherjee, Abhijit
dc.contributor.authorReddy, M.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T12:45:57Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T12:45:57Z
dc.date.created2016-09-19T02:14:06Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.identifier.citationBansal, R. and Dhami, N. and Mukherjee, A. and Reddy, M. 2016. Biocalcification by halophilic bacteria for remediation of concrete structures in marine environment. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. [In Press].
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/24950
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s10295-016-1835-6
dc.description.abstract

© 2016 Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. Microbial carbonate precipitation has emerged as a promising technology for remediation and restoration of concrete structures. Deterioration of reinforced concrete structures in marine environments is a major concern due to chloride-induced corrosion. In the current study, halophilic bacteria Exiguobacterium mexicanum was isolated from sea water and tested for biomineralization potential under different salt stress conditions. The growth, urease and carbonic anhydrase production significantly increased under salt stress conditions. Maximum calcium carbonate precipitation was recorded at 5 % NaCl concentration. Application of E. mexicanum on concrete specimens significantly increased the compressive strength (23.5 %) and reduced water absorption about five times under 5 % salt stress conditions compared to control specimens. SEM and XRD analysis of bacterial-treated concrete specimens confirmed the precipitation of calcite. The present study results support the potential of this technology for improving the strength and durability properties of building structures in marine environments.

dc.publisherSpringer Link
dc.titleBiocalcification by halophilic bacteria for remediation of concrete structures in marine environment
dc.typeJournal Article
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dcterms.source.endPage9
dcterms.source.issn1367-5435
dcterms.source.titleJournal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
curtin.departmentOffice of Research and Development
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