Review on Carbonation Study of Reinforcement Concrete Incorporating with Bacteria as Self-Healing Approach.

This study carried out a comprehensive review to determine the carbonation process that causes the most deterioration and destruction of concrete. The carbonation mechanism involved using carbon dioxide (CO) to penetrate the concrete pore system into the atmosphere and reduce the alkalinity by decreasing the pH level around the reinforcement and initiation of the corrosion process. The use of bacteria in the concrete was to increase the pH of the concrete by producing urease enzyme.

The Effect of POFA-Gypsum Binary Mixture Replacement on the Performance of Mechanical and Microstructural Properties Enhancements of Clays.

Soft clay is categorized as problematic due to its weak and dispersive properties which requires stabilization. In Malaysia, there is another challenge, the increment of palm oil waste productions to meet the global demand for food oil. These two concerns motivate engineers to develop novel strategies for exploiting palm oil waste in soil stabilization.