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08:00 SUMMIT PLENARY - Dusit Ballroom
12:00 LUNCH - Tradewinds Café

SESSION:
GeomechanicsThuPM1-R5
5th Intl Symp on Geomechanics & Applications for Sustainable Development
Thu. 20 Nov. 2025 / Room: Orchid
Session Chairs: Jili Qu; Student Monitors: TBA

13:20: [GeomechanicsThuPM102] OS
EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OF BIO-STIMULATION FOR SAND FIXATION AND DUST PREVENTION IN THE WESTERN TAKLIMAKAN DESERT EDGE
Jili Qu1
1Kashi Univerisity, Shanghai, China
Paper ID: 387 [Abstract]

This paper investigates the feasibility of bio-stimulation for sand fixation and dust prevention[1] in the Taklimakan Desert region. Field-scale tests were conducted on man-made cone dune and trapezoidal sandy structure[2]. A specialized stimulation solution and a cementation solution were applied to both soil structures according to a prescribed spraying method and frequency[3]. Following treatment, the surface bearing capacity, crust thickness, and wind erosion resistance of the specimens were assessed. Additionally, the microstructural and compositional changes of the samples before and after treatment were analyzed. The results indicated that the bio-stimulation method significantly enhances the bearing capacity and wind erosion resistance of desert soil by forming a crust on its surface layer. Considering time and cost factors, D(1+1) or T(1+1) processing may represent the most effective scheme for future large-scale applications. Microscopic tests (SEM, EDS) further confirmed the microbial curing mechanism, revealing that as the number of sprays increases, the calcium content and strength of the soil also increase. Moreover, a positive correlation was observed between the solidification strength of desert soil and crust thickness[4]. This conclusion provides a reliable foundation for implementing sand fixation and dust prevention strategies, mitigating sandstorms, and improving climatic conditions in the Taklimakan region in the future.

References:
[1] Wang H X, Miao L C, Sun X H, Wu L Y. Research Progress on Microbial Induced Curing Technology[J]. Journal of Hunan University (Natural Science Edition),2021,48(1):70-81
[2] Kong J J, Chen P, Huang S X, Li Q, Xu Hui. Experimental study on solidification of aeolian sand in desert under the interaction of microbial mineralization and plants[J]. Journal of Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 2019,41(5):688-696
[3] Wang Z Y, Yu W Y, Qi C N, Zhao X Y. Reaction Mechanism and Influencing Factors of MICP in Seawater Environment[J/OL]. Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering,  2022,44(05):128-135
[4] Aletayeb S M, Sharahi M J, Karimi A. Dust stabilization using biological method against wind erosion[J]. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2021,14:1551


14:20 POSTERS - Ballroom Foyer