Biocement - Revision history

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	In a Wired article entitled, [https://www.wired.co.uk/article/bricks-from-bugs How to grow bricks from trillions of bacteria], Kathryn Nave writes: ‘A single bacterial brick takes two to five days to grow, compared with three to five days to make a kiln-fired version. “We can make bricks that glow in the dark, bricks that absorb pollution, bricks that change colour when wet," Dosier says.’		In a Wired article entitled, [https://www.wired.co.uk/article/bricks-from-bugs How to grow bricks from trillions of bacteria], Kathryn Nave writes: ‘A single bacterial brick takes two to five days to grow, compared with three to five days to make a kiln-fired version. “We can make bricks that glow in the dark, bricks that absorb pollution, bricks that change colour when wet," Dosier says.’

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	* Artificial cement.		* Artificial cement.

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	MICP produced biocement is shipped as a dry powder that is mixed with water. This process - referred to as biocementation - results in a product that may serve as an appropriate substitute for cement in construction projects.		MICP produced biocement is shipped as a dry powder that is mixed with water. This process - referred to as biocementation - results in a product that may serve as an appropriate substitute for cement in construction projects.

−	Using bacteria to generate calcium carbonate precipitation ~~includes~~ several chemical reactions, including the hydrolysis of urea. This has become one of the most commonly used processes for the production of biocement in terms of cost and time.	+	Using bacteria to generate calcium carbonate precipitation incorporates several chemical reactions, including the hydrolysis of urea. This has become one of the most commonly used processes for the production of biocement in terms of cost and time.

−	There are several suggested uses for MICP biocement, ~~such as~~ crack remediation, concrete corrosion moderation and biogrout (a soil improvement method) production.	+	There are several suggested uses for MICP biocement, including crack remediation, concrete corrosion moderation and biogrout (a soil improvement method) production.

	= Self-healing biocement =		= Self-healing biocement =

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	= Biocement bricks =		= Biocement bricks =

−	~~In addition to self healing and applications, biocement~~ bricks are another product that is grown. Instead of requiring a significant amount of heat in the production process, these bricks are created by using a bacterial byproduct to fuse sand particles together and form a durable building material.	+	Biocement bricks are another product that can be 'grown'. Instead of requiring a significant amount of heat in the production process, these bricks are created by using a bacterial byproduct to fuse sand particles together and form a durable building material.

−	~~The product~~ was developed by bioMASON, a North Carolina company founded by architect Ginger Krieg Dosier. These durable bricks use a combination of biomass, aggregate, renewable nutrients and minerals that are placed into moulds and then treated with a type of bacteria (Sporosarcina pasteurii) that is fed with calcium ions and water. This results in the production of a calcium carbonate shell that can be used to create a natural biocement brick. The process takes less than three days and is said to simulate the actions used by corals.	+	This technique was developed by bioMASON, a North Carolina company founded by architect Ginger Krieg Dosier. These durable bricks use a combination of biomass, aggregate, renewable nutrients and minerals that are placed into moulds and then treated with a type of bacteria (Sporosarcina pasteurii) that is fed with calcium ions and water. This results in the production of a calcium carbonate shell that can be used to create a 'natural' biocement brick. The process takes less than three days and is said to simulate the actions used by corals.

−	In a Wired article entitled, [https://www.wired.co.uk/article/bricks-from-bugs How to grow bricks from trillions of bacteria], Kathryn Nave writes,	+	In a Wired article entitled, [https://www.wired.co.uk/article/bricks-from-bugs How to grow bricks from trillions of bacteria], Kathryn Nave writes: ‘A single bacterial brick takes two to five days to grow, compared with three to five days to make a kiln-fired version. “We can make bricks that glow in the dark, bricks that absorb pollution, bricks that change colour when wet," Dosier says.’
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−	‘A single bacterial brick takes two to five days to grow, compared with three to five days to make a kiln-fired version. “We can make bricks that glow in the dark, bricks that absorb pollution, bricks that change colour when wet," Dosier says.’	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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−	\| This series of figures illustrates a biocement application in bee nesting. Figure (a) shows a virtual diagram of the biocement brick and housing area. Figure (b) shows the cross section of the design and the holes the bees can nest in. Figure (c) shows the prototype of the bee block made of biocement.	+	\| This series of figures illustrates a biocement application in bee nesting. Figure (a) shows a virtual diagram of the biocement brick and housing area. Figure (b) shows the cross section of the design and the holes the bees can nest in. Figure (c) shows the prototype of the bee block made from biocement.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Biocement is a product that stimulates native soil bacteria to connect soil particles through a process known as microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP). ~~The purpose of biocement is to use~~ microorganisms to produce a strong and renewable building material with minimal impact on the environment. ~~Biocement is considered a modest regenerative design measure that can be incorporated into~~ the ~~material selection~~ process.	+	Biocement is a product that stimulates native soil bacteria to connect soil particles through a process known as microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP). It uses microorganisms to produce a strong and renewable building material with minimal impact on the environment. Compared to the production process of traditional cement, biocement uses less energy and generates less CO2 emissions.

	= Development of biocement =		= Development of biocement =

−	~~As a potential replacement for traditional cement,~~ MICP produced biocement is shipped as a dry powder that is mixed with water. This process - referred to as biocementation - results in a product that may serve as an appropriate substitute for cement in construction projects~~. Compared to the production process of traditional cement, biocement uses less energy and generates less CO2 emissions~~.	+	MICP produced biocement is shipped as a dry powder that is mixed with water. This process - referred to as biocementation - results in a product that may serve as an appropriate substitute for cement in construction projects.

−	Using bacteria to generate calcium carbonate precipitation includes ~~mechanisms that result in~~ several chemical reactions, including the hydrolysis of urea. This has become one of the most commonly used processes for the production of biocement in terms of cost and time.	+	Using bacteria to generate calcium carbonate precipitation includes several chemical reactions, including the hydrolysis of urea. This has become one of the most commonly used processes for the production of biocement in terms of cost and time.

−	There are several suggested uses for MICP biocement, such as crack remediation, concrete corrosion moderation and biogrout (a soil improvement method) production~~. It has also been tested as a self healing method for stone structures~~.	+	There are several suggested uses for MICP biocement, such as crack remediation, concrete corrosion moderation and biogrout (a soil improvement method) production.

	= Self-healing biocement =		= Self-healing biocement =

−	~~One use of biocement is as a~~ self-healing ~~application~~. In this procedure, water is used to activate the bacteria to react with the ~~materials~~.	+	Biocement has also been used in self-healing applications. In this procedure, water is used to activate the bacteria to react materials. for sealing cracks, filling pores and bonding surfaces with bacterial calcium carbonate deposits. It offers durability, leak prevention and extends the service life of concrete structures.

−	This method of biomineralisation may prove useful in sealing cracks, filling pores and bonding surfaces with bacterial calcium carbonate deposits. It offers durability, leak prevention and extends the service life of concrete structures. The oxygen is consumed by the bacteria to convert calcium into limestone, which closes the crack and helps in the prevention of the corrosion of steel reinforcement due to water ~~seeping in through cracks. This improves the durability of steel-reinforced concrete construction~~.	+	Oxygen is consumed by the bacteria to convert calcium into limestone, which closes the crack and helps in the prevention of the corrosion of steel reinforcement due to water ingress.

−	~~By using an additive, this~~ technique may prove ~~to be~~ useful in ~~cases of historic~~ preservation or conservation of structures built from porous materials. Buildings, monuments and other vulnerable objects may be especially susceptible to moisture, chemicals, pollutants and other contaminants that have an impact on their strength and appearance. The success of the process may depend on several environmental factors, including weather conditions and pH levels.	+	This technique may prove useful in the preservation or conservation of structures built from porous materials. Buildings, monuments and other vulnerable objects may be especially susceptible to moisture, chemicals, pollutants and other contaminants that have an impact on their strength and appearance. The success of the process may depend on several environmental factors, including weather conditions and pH levels.

	= Biocement bricks =		= Biocement bricks =

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	* Artificial cement.		* Artificial cement.
−	* Biomimicry.
	* Cement.		* Cement.
	* Concrete.		* Concrete.

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	There are several suggested uses for MICP biocement, such as crack remediation, concrete corrosion moderation and biogrout (a soil improvement method) production. It has also been tested as a self healing method for stone structures.		There are several suggested uses for MICP biocement, such as crack remediation, concrete corrosion moderation and biogrout (a soil improvement method) production. It has also been tested as a self healing method for stone structures.

−	= Self healing biocement =	+	= Self-healing biocement =

−	One use of biocement is as a self healing application. In this procedure, water is used to activate the bacteria to react with the materials. This method of biomineralisation may prove useful in sealing cracks, filling pores and bonding surfaces with bacterial calcium carbonate deposits. The success of the process may depend on several environmental factors, including weather conditions and pH levels.	+	One use of biocement is as a self-healing application. In this procedure, water is used to activate the bacteria to react with the materials.

−	By using an additive, this technique may prove to be useful in cases of historic preservation or conservation of structures built from porous materials. Buildings, monuments and other vulnerable objects may be especially susceptible to moisture, chemicals, pollutants and other contaminants that have an impact on their strength and appearance.	+	This method of biomineralisation may prove useful in sealing cracks, filling pores and bonding surfaces with bacterial calcium carbonate deposits. It offers durability, leak prevention and extends the service life of concrete structures. The oxygen is consumed by the bacteria to convert calcium into limestone, which closes the crack and helps in the prevention of the corrosion of steel reinforcement due to water seeping in through cracks. This improves the durability of steel-reinforced concrete construction.
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		+	By using an additive, this technique may prove to be useful in cases of historic preservation or conservation of structures built from porous materials. Buildings, monuments and other vulnerable objects may be especially susceptible to moisture, chemicals, pollutants and other contaminants that have an impact on their strength and appearance. The success of the process may depend on several environmental factors, including weather conditions and pH levels.

	= Biocement bricks =		= Biocement bricks =

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	* Artificial cement.		* Artificial cement.
		+	* Biomimicry.
	* Cement.		* Cement.
	* Concrete.		* Concrete.
	* Cradle-to-cradle.		* Cradle-to-cradle.
	* Cradle to cradle product registry system.		* Cradle to cradle product registry system.
		+	* Self-healing concrete.
		+	* Self-healing concrete and sweaty roofs: is this the future of buildings?
	* Regenerative design.		* Regenerative design.

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	\| This series of figures illustrates a biocement application in bee nesting. Figure (a) shows a virtual diagram of the biocement brick and housing area. Figure (b) shows the cross section of the design and the holes the bees can nest in. Figure (c) shows the prototype of the bee block made of biocement.		\| This series of figures illustrates a biocement application in bee nesting. Figure (a) shows a virtual diagram of the biocement brick and housing area. Figure (b) shows the cross section of the design and the holes the bees can nest in. Figure (c) shows the prototype of the bee block made of biocement.
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	In addition to self healing and applications, biocement bricks are another product that is grown. Instead of requiring a significant amount of heat in the production process, these bricks are created by using a bacterial byproduct to fuse sand particles together and form a durable building material.		In addition to self healing and applications, biocement bricks are another product that is grown. Instead of requiring a significant amount of heat in the production process, these bricks are created by using a bacterial byproduct to fuse sand particles together and form a durable building material.

−	The product was developed by bioMASON, a North Carolina company founded by architect Ginger Krieg Dosier. These durable bricks use a combination of biomass, aggregate, renewable nutrients and minerals that are placed into moulds and then treated with a type of bacteria (Sporosarcina pasteurii) that is fed with calcium ions and water. This results in the production of a calcium carbonate shell that can be used to create a natural biocement brick. The process takes less than three days and is said to ~~be comparable to that~~ used by corals.	+	The product was developed by bioMASON, a North Carolina company founded by architect Ginger Krieg Dosier. These durable bricks use a combination of biomass, aggregate, renewable nutrients and minerals that are placed into moulds and then treated with a type of bacteria (Sporosarcina pasteurii) that is fed with calcium ions and water. This results in the production of a calcium carbonate shell that can be used to create a natural biocement brick. The process takes less than three days and is said to simulate the actions used by corals.

	In a Wired article entitled, [https://www.wired.co.uk/article/bricks-from-bugs How to grow bricks from trillions of bacteria], Kathryn Nave writes,		In a Wired article entitled, [https://www.wired.co.uk/article/bricks-from-bugs How to grow bricks from trillions of bacteria], Kathryn Nave writes,
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Artificial cement.
		+	* Cement.
		+	* Concrete.
		+	* Cradle-to-cradle.
		+	* Cradle to cradle product registry system.
	* Regenerative design.		* Regenerative design.

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= Introduction =

Biocement is a product that stimulates native soil bacteria to connect soil particles through a process known as microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP). The purpose of biocement is to use microorganisms to produce a strong and renewable building material with minimal impact on the environment. Biocement is considered a modest regenerative design measure that can be incorporated into the material selection process.

= Development of biocement =

As a potential replacement for traditional cement, MICP produced biocement is shipped as a dry powder that is mixed with water. This process - referred to as biocementation - results in a product that may serve as an appropriate substitute for cement in construction projects. Compared to the production process of traditional cement, biocement uses less energy and generates less CO2 emissions.

Using bacteria to generate calcium carbonate precipitation includes mechanisms that result in several chemical reactions, including the hydrolysis of urea. This has become one of the most commonly used processes for the production of biocement in terms of cost and time.

There are several suggested uses for MICP biocement, such as crack remediation, concrete corrosion moderation and biogrout (a soil improvement method) production. It has also been tested as a self healing method for stone structures.

= Self healing biocement =

One use of biocement is as a self healing application. In this procedure, water is used to activate the bacteria to react with the materials. This method of biomineralisation may prove useful in sealing cracks, filling pores and bonding surfaces with bacterial calcium carbonate deposits. The success of the process may depend on several environmental factors, including weather conditions and pH levels.

By using an additive, this technique may prove to be useful in cases of historic preservation or conservation of structures built from porous materials. Buildings, monuments and other vulnerable objects may be especially susceptible to moisture, chemicals, pollutants and other contaminants that have an impact on their strength and appearance.

= Biocement bricks =

In addition to self healing and applications, biocement bricks are another product that is grown. Instead of requiring a significant amount of heat in the production process, these bricks are created by using a bacterial byproduct to fuse sand particles together and form a durable building material.

The product was developed by bioMASON, a North Carolina company founded by architect Ginger Krieg Dosier. These durable bricks use a combination of biomass, aggregate, renewable nutrients and minerals that are placed into moulds and then treated with a type of bacteria (Sporosarcina pasteurii) that is fed with calcium ions and water. This results in the production of a calcium carbonate shell that can be used to create a natural biocement brick. The process takes less than three days and is said to be comparable to that used by corals.

In a Wired article entitled, [https://www.wired.co.uk/article/bricks-from-bugs How to grow bricks from trillions of bacteria], Kathryn Nave writes,

‘A single bacterial brick takes two to five days to grow, compared with three to five days to make a kiln-fired version. “We can make bricks that glow in the dark, bricks that absorb pollution, bricks that change colour when wet," Dosier says.’

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Regenerative design.

= External resources =

* Kathryn Nave, Wired, [https://www.wired.co.uk/article/bricks-from-bugs How to grow bricks from trillions of bacteria].

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