Development of bioconcrete material using an enrichment culture of novel thermophilic anaerobic bacteria.
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2006-04-25
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In the biosphere, bacteria can function as geo-chemical agents, promoting the dispersion, fractionation and/or concentration of materials. Microbial mineral precipitation is resulted from metabolic activities of microorganisms. Based on this biomineralogy concept, an attempt has been made to develop bioconcrete material incorporating of an enrichment culture of thermophilic and anaerobic bacteria within cement-sand mortar/concrete. The results showed a significant increase in compressive strength of both cement-sand mortar and concrete due to the development of filler material within the pores of cement sand matrix. Maximum strength was observed at concentration 10(5)cell/ml of water used in mortar/concrete. Addition of Escherichia coil or media composition on mortar showed no such improvement in strength.
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Ghosh P, Mandal S, Pal S, Bandyopadhyaya G, Chattopadhyay BD. Development of bioconcrete material using an enrichment culture of novel thermophilic anaerobic bacteria. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. 2006 Apr; 44(4): 336-9