Author
Acarturk, B. C., Sandalcı, Ilgın, Hull, N. M., Bundur, Zeynep Başaran, Burris, L. E.
Publication Date
2023-08
Publication Place
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Elsevier
Subject
Bacteria viability, Calcium sulfoaluminate cement, Fly ash, Self-healing of cracks, Sustainability
Type
Periodical
Language
English
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Özyeğin University
Library Asset ID
0958-9465
Record ID
ad8667a2-1202-407b-90be-a38cae1a76db
Library Location
Civil Engineering
Date
2023-08
Notes
Ohio Department of Transportation
Sample Text
Creation of more durable concrete is one pathway to achieving improved sustainability and carbon footprint over a concrete structure's life. Microbially induced calcite precipitation has been shown to densify concrete microstructure and fill cracks, reducing moisture transport. One challenge associated with the longevity of bacterial-concrete systems is the high pH environment of the cement paste. Herein, two approaches to address this challenge were investigated: (i) sustainable binder systems, such as calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement and fly ash substitutions of ordinary portland cement (OPC), which lead to lower pH systems, and (ii) non-axenic bacterial cultures, which may facilitate growth of more alkaline-resistant bacteria. Mechanical properties, water absorption, self-healing ability, and survivability of the bacterial systems were tracked, finding that incorporation of non-axenic bacteria did not result in increased bacteria survivability compared to axenic bacteria. However, both bacteria healed cracks [removed]
DOI
10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.105115
Cilt
141