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ReviewPolymers2025

Microbial-Derived Biopolymers: A Pathway to Sustainable Civil Engineering.

Govindarajan Kannan, Evangelin Ramani Sujatha, Abdullah Almajed, Arif Ali Baig Moghal

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Review in Polymers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Govindarajan KannanDepartment of Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi 626005, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID 0000-0001-7931-9820
Evangelin Ramani SujathaCentre for Advanced Research in Environment, School of Civil Engineering, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur 613401, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID 0000-0002-4138-2784
Abdullah AlmajedDepartment of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-7230-9400
Arif Ali Baig MoghalDepartment of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Warangal 506004, Telangana State, India.ORCID 0000-0001-8623-7102

Funding

King Saud University under Researchers Supporting Project Fund RSP2025R279
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Modern innovations increasingly prioritize eco-friendliness, aiming to pave the way for a sustainable future. The field of civil engineering is no exception to this approach, and, in fact, it is associated with almost every sustainable development goal framed by the United Nations. Therefore, the sector has a pivotal role in achieving these goals. One such innovation is exploring the possibilities of using nature-friendly materials in different applications. Biopolymers are substances that are produced either by the chemical synthesis of natural materials or by the biosynthesizing activities of microorganisms. Microbial-derived biopolymers are known for their non-toxic and nature-friendly characteristics. However, their applications are mostly restricted to the field of biotechnology and not fully explored in civil engineering. This article reviews various microbial-derived biopolymers, focusing on the types available on the market, their source and properties, and more importantly, their wide range of applications in the civil engineering field. Additionally, the article explores the prospects for future research and the potential for the practical implementation of these techniques in the pursuit of a sustainable future.

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building constructionground improvementmicrobial-derived biopolymerwater treatment

Identifiers

PMID39861245
PMCPMC11768209

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