Review of Potential Waste Recycling Materials in Microbial-Induced Calcite Precipitation Technology

Abstract:

The issue of waste generation is becoming increasingly pressing in numerous nations worldwide, especially in urban regions experiencing rapid population increase and industrialization. Diseases can spread, land can become degraded, and air and water pollution can all be caused by improper garbage disposal. Additionally, the production of waste uses a lot of energy and natural resources, which depletes vital resources and increases emissions of greenhouse gases. To mitigate these concerns, sustainable waste management strategies that reduce trash generation and promote source reuse and recycling are needed. Among these is the development of novel technologies for environmental bioremediation and protection, building materials, and the application is Microbial Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP). This is an efficient way to turn waste into useful and long-lasting applications. Utilizing bacteria and chemical reagents in conjunction with biotic processes to generate mineral bicarbonate, MICP is an eco-friendly method. The material has the potential to be a sustainable, economical, and energy-efficient solution to technical and environmental problems. Recent research has shown that waste may be used in place of several MICP chemical modules that are present in the cementation reagents (urea and calcium source) and the medium used to cultivate microorganisms. Additionally, it has been established that the MICP is a sustainable and economically viable technology that works with a variety of waste media. With a focus on the role of recyclable waste, this in-depth review study attempts to give a full grasp of the engineering applications and environmental benefits of MICP technology. It also provides academic indications on how to recognize and address possible complexities when using recyclable waste sources for the use of the MICP technique.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1186)
• Pages: 127-140
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-Mv4Cyr
• Online since: January 2026
• Authors: Hussein Jabar Khadim*, Luma Saleem Raheem, Ahmed Muhmmed
• Keywords: Calcium Source, Egg Shells, MICP Recyclable Materials, Urea Source, Ureolytic Bacteria

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