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The aim is to understand how microbial communities affect the durability of concrete and explore biotechnological opportunities.

Microbial processes in concrete as anthropogenic biogeochemical ecosystems: biodeterioration mechanisms and biotechnological strategies

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Review synthesizes microbial interactions in concrete, highlighting biodeterioration mechanisms and biotechnological strategies.

The aim is to understand how microbial communities affect the durability of concrete and explore biotechnological opportunities.
Review of literature on microbial-concrete interactions across various environments.
Analysis of microbial colonization, biofilm development, and biogeochemical processes.
Integration of microbiology, geochemistry, and materials science to identify critical pathways.
Microbially induced concrete corrosion (MICC) significantly accelerates deterioration, affecting service life.
Controlled microbial activity can enhance concrete performance through calcium carbonate precipitation.
Identified critical knowledge gaps in integrating biological contributions into durability frameworks.

Povedano‐Priego et al. (2026) studied this question.

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