The transition to sustainable or green (er) cities requires the development and
implementation of many innovative technologies. It is vital to ensure that these technologies …

Background: Encapsulation is a valuable method used to protect active substances and
enhance their physico-chemical properties. It can also be used as protection from …

Self-healing concrete can prolong the lifespan of structures by sealing cracks. This study
assessed the self-healing efficiency of combined multifunctional self-healing granules …

The optimization of healing materials used in capsules for effective crack self-healing has
garnered significant attention. This study focused on the development of a novel capsule …

The utilization of alkali-activated slag systems for encapsulating hazardous tailings to
produce polymers can effectively reduce the leaching of hazardous elements. Nevertheless …

Expansive minerals are extensively used to promote the self-healing performance of the
cracked concrete. Nonetheless, the expansive minerals will be consumed prematurely by …

A novel green capsule for self-healing cementitious material using a combination of waste-
based materials with an inorganic substance was developed. A mix of alum sludge (AS), a …

An innovative eco-efficient capsule utilizing drinking water treatment sludge (DWTS) as a
healing agent for concrete crack sealing was developed. In this study, the core materials …

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a low-density material prone to float during composite
mixing and vibration. Inspired by this, a two-bacteria-capsule system was reported in this …

Self-healing concrete using encapsulated healing agent has shown great potential in
enhancing concrete durability. However, the capsules are expensive to make and can lower …