The rising environmental concerns caused by the excess use of synthetic materials have
diverted the world's attention towards sustainable materials along with a circular economy …

Cement and concrete are vital materials used to construct durable habitats and infrastructure
that withstand natural and human-caused disasters. Still, concrete cracking imposes …

This study investigated the effect of three species of bacteria namely Sporosarcina pasteurii,
Bacillus megaterium, and Bacillus subtilis in four different concentrations on the self-healing …

This study determined the impact of oxygen and water on the crack healing performance of
bacteria-based self-healing cementitious composites (BBSHCCs). Oxygen and water are …

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

A sustainable community requires concrete infrastructures to have a longer service life to
reduce solid wastes produced by reconstruction, while cracks shorten the service life by …

The influence of four naturally occurring mineral additives (zeolite, diatomite, trass and
bentonite) on the hydration and properties of cement pastes and mortars was investigated …

This paper aims to assess the durability of one-part geopolymer (OPG) pastes exposed to
acidic environments. Two different acids (HCl and H 2 SO 4) with different pH values (pH of …

Chloride ingress and the resulting steel corrosion are primary contributors to deteriorating
concrete durability. Self-healing technology is promising for enhancing concrete durability …

Self-healing is one of the research hotspots in composite materials, but evaluating healing
performance has always been challenging. This study proposed a novel method to …