Nele De Belie

Research interests

Publications

• Understanding the carbonation of concrete with supplementary cementitious materials: a critical review by RILEM TC 281-CCC

  Materials and Structures · 2020 · https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-020-01558-w

• A Review of Self‐Healing Concrete for Damage Management of Structures

  Advanced Materials Interfaces · 2018 · https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.201800074

• Microbial carbonate precipitation for the improvement of quality of recycled aggregates

  Journal of Cleaner Production · 2017 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.04.051

• Screening of bacteria and concrete compatible protection materials

  Construction and Building Materials · 2015 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.04.027

• The influence of superabsorbent polymers on the autogenous shrinkage properties of cement pastes with supplementary cementitious materials

  Cement and Concrete Research · 2015 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2015.03.020

• Microbially induced CaCO3 precipitation through denitrification: An optimization study in minimal nutrient environment

  Biochemical Engineering Journal · 2015 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bej.2015.05.006

• Application of modified-alginate encapsulated carbonate producing bacteria in concrete: a promising strategy for crack self-healing

  Frontiers in Microbiology · 2015 · https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2015.01088

• Application of hydrogel encapsulated carbonate precipitating bacteria for approaching a realistic self-healing in concrete

  Construction and Building Materials · 2014 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.06.018

• Effect of high amounts of superabsorbent polymers and additional water on the workability, microstructure and strength of mortars with a water-to-cement ratio of 0.50

  Construction and Building Materials · 2014 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.09.012

• Self-healing concrete by use of microencapsulated bacterial spores

  Cement and Concrete Research · 2013 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2013.11.009

• Self-Healing in Cementitious Materials—A Review

  Materials · 2013 · https://doi.org/10.3390/ma6062182

• Self-Healing Phenomena in Cement-Based Materials

  RILEM state-of-the-art reports · 2013 · https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6624-2

• Influence of mix composition on the extent of autogenous crack healing by continued hydration or calcium carbonate formation

  Construction and Building Materials · 2012 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2012.07.026

• Environmental impact and life cycle assessment (LCA) of traditional and ‘green’ concretes: Literature review and theoretical calculations

  Cement and Concrete Composites · 2012 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2012.01.004

• Self-healing cementitious materials by the combination of microfibres and superabsorbent polymers

  Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures · 2012 · https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389x12438623

• Diatomaceous earth as a protective vehicle for bacteria applied for self-healing concrete

  Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology · 2011 · https://doi.org/10.1007/s10295-011-1037-1

• Self-healing efficiency of cementitious materials containing tubular capsules filled with healing agent

  Cement and Concrete Composites · 2011 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2011.01.004

• Use of silica gel or polyurethane immobilized bacteria for self-healing concrete

  Construction and Building Materials · 2011 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2011.06.054

• Use of bacteria to repair cracks in concrete

  Cement and Concrete Research · 2009 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2009.08.025

• Microbial carbonate precipitation in construction materials: A review

  Ecological Engineering · 2009 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2009.02.006

• Bacterial carbonate precipitation improves the durability of cementitious materials

  Cement and Concrete Research · 2008 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2008.03.005

• Bacterial carbonate precipitation as an alternative surface treatment for concrete

  Construction and Building Materials · 2007 · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2006.12.011

• Bio-deposition of a calcium carbonate layer on degraded limestone by Bacillus species

  Biodegradation · 2006 · https://doi.org/10.1007/s10532-005-9006-x

• Chemical, microbiological, and in situ test methods for biogenic sulfuric acid corrosion of concrete

  Cement and Concrete Research · 2000 · https://doi.org/10.1016/s0008-8846(00)00219-2

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