There are growing concerns surrounding the premature degradation of concrete structures
worldwide. Undesirable cracks provide pathways for moisture and aggressive chemicals to …

The construction sector has a large impact on the environment due to greenhouse gas
emissions and the large use of natural resources. For this reason, several initiatives and …

Self-healing technologies provide the long-term resilience of concrete structures by enabling
self-diagnose and self-repair of damages (aging cracks, cyclic load damages, and corrosion …

Despite the robust ability of microcapsules (MIC) to break and release agent for
healing/sealing efficacy, the reduction of concrete strength has been a major issue when …

Self-healing concrete is one of the effective methods for solving concrete deterioration and
improving durability. However, the effects of crack width and healing time on healing …

Abstract jats: pCapsule-based self-sealing in cementitious systems is an advantageous
methodology which has the potential to decrease water ingress and thus enhance a …

The self-healing of cracks via biomineralization in bacteria-based concrete has shown
remarkable results in recent decades. This novel technique uses the ability of bacteria to …

To facilitate the ongoing transition towards carbon neutrality, the use of renewable materials
for additive manufacturing has become increasingly important. Here, we report for the first …

Interest in more sustainable construction has grown in recent years. Evidence indicates that
larger societal trends and the economic climate have an impact on the transfer of new …

Prolonging the life of the reinforced concrete structure is the most promising solution to
reduce the carbon emissions from concrete. To achieve that, the structure should be …