Cracks in cement concrete composites, whether autogenous or loading-initiated, are almost
inevitable and often difficult to detect and repair, posing a threat to safety and durability of …

Superhydrophobic materials are investigated extensively because of their excellent surface
properties, such as self-cleaning, oil-water separation, corrosion resistance, anti-icing, and …

Ancient Roman concretes have survived millennia, but mechanistic insights into their
durability remain an enigma. Here, we use a multiscale correlative elemental and chemical …

The increasing concern for safety and sustainability of structures is calling for the
development of smart self‐healing materials and preventive repair methods. The …

The demand for interfacing electronics in everyday life is rapidly accelerating, with an ever‐
growing number of applications in wearable electronics and electronic skins for robotics …

Self-healing hydrogels with multifunctionality as a type of fascinating material show potential
application in various fields, such as biomedicine, tissue engineering, and wearable …

This paper reviews the types of bacteria used in concrete and the ways it can be applied as
a healing agents. This paper also gives a brief description of the various properties of …

Inspired by naturally occurring species that allow for self-healing of nonfatal harm, self-
healing polymeric materials have been prepared and represent a component of the …

Exploration of microbially induced CaCO 3 precipitation (MICP) has led to the application of
this phenomenon in the field of self-healing concrete in recent years. However, survival of …

A total of 12 billion tons of concrete materials are produced annually, about 2 tons per
person. More sustainable buildings are thus needed to decrease the carbon footprint of …