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Zhang, Jinxuan; Xiao, YANG; Liu, Hanlong; Chu, Jian (2025) Role of bacteria on bio-induced calcium carbonate formation: insights from droplet microfluidic experiments. Géotechnique, 75 (6). doi:10.1680/jgeot.24.01107

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TitleRole of bacteria on bio-induced calcium carbonate formation: insights from droplet microfluidic experiments
JournalGéotechnique
AuthorsZhang, JinxuanAuthor
Xiao, YANGAuthor
Liu, HanlongAuthor
Chu, JianAuthor
Year2025 (June 1)Volume75
Issue6
PublisherEmerald
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Full ReferenceZhang, Jinxuan; Xiao, YANG; Liu, Hanlong; Chu, Jian (2025) Role of bacteria on bio-induced calcium carbonate formation: insights from droplet microfluidic experiments. Géotechnique, 75 (6). doi:10.1680/jgeot.24.01107
Plain TextZhang, Jinxuan; Xiao, YANG; Liu, Hanlong; Chu, Jian (2025) Role of bacteria on bio-induced calcium carbonate formation: insights from droplet microfluidic experiments. Géotechnique, 75 (6). doi:10.1680/jgeot.24.01107
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