[HTML][HTML] Effect of a harsh circular environment on self-healing microbial-induced calcium carbonate materials for preventing Pb2+ migration

ZF Xue, WC Cheng, L Wang, YX Xie, P Qin - Environmental Technology & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) is increasingly being explored for Pb-
contaminated water bodies and soil remediation. However, the Pb-related precipitate …

Functionalization of waste-derived artificial aggregates: A state-of-the-art review

LP Qian, LY Xu, BT Huang, Y Li, J Lan, F Gong… - Resources …, 2025 - Elsevier
In modern civil engineering, advanced concrete materials are expected to not only possess
excellent mechanical and durability properties but also exhibit additional functions. Waste …

Applying the first microcapsule-based self-healing microbial-induced calcium carbonate materials to prevent the migration of Pb ions

ZF Xue, WC Cheng, L Wang, P Qin, YX Xie… - Environmental Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Lead (Pb) accumulation can lead to serious threats to surrounding environments and
damage to the liver and kidneys. In the past few years, microbial-induced carbonate …

A new bacteria-based self-healing system triggered by sulfate ion for cementitious material

Y Su, F Qu, J Zhang, X Zhang - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Concrete in complex environments is prone to cracking due to its own brittle and porous
characteristics. When environmental sulfate ions intrude into concrete, the formation of …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review: Self-healing methods and cementitious composites

K Amoorezaei, T Ghanbari-Ghazijahani - Structures, 2025 - Elsevier
This comprehensive paper reviews and discusses different self-healing methods as an
emerging approach to improving the durability of concrete in the construction industry. The …

Unveiling the self-healing behavior of marine exposed concrete: Nondestructive ultrasonic detection and Vickers hardness characterization

Y Zhao, X Yu, X Li, R Liu, D Chen - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Cracking is a widespread phenomenon throughout the service of concrete structures for
marine and offshore engineering. In this paper, the effect of sulfate ions and related cations …

Self-healing performance of reinforced concrete beams using engineered aggregates

X Pan, B Gencturk, H Aryan, B Zhuang - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a study on the self-healing performance of reinforced concrete (RC)
beams using a new approach called engineered aggregates (EA). EA are a type of capsules …

[HTML][HTML] Self-healing efficiency of sustainable biochar-cement composites incorporating crystalline admixtures

X Lin, QD Nguyen, A Castel, P Li, VWY Tam… - Construction and Building …, 2025 - Elsevier
Concrete is vulnerable to cracking due to its low tensile strength and brittle nature. Cracks
contribute to accelerate the penetration of aggressive ions such as chlorides into the …

[PDF][PDF] Effects of healing start time and duration on conventional and high-performance concretes incorporating SAP, crystalline admixture, and sepiolite: A …

H Doostkami, S Formagini, P Serna… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - riunet.upv.es
[EN] This research investigates the self-healing capability of conventional and high-
performance concrete containing either a superabsorbent polymer (SAP), a crystalline …

[HTML][HTML] Bio-based pH-responsive microcapsules derived from Schiff base structures for acid rain protection

Q Chen, H Zhang, C Hao, L Guo, L Bai, J Gu… - Composites Part B …, 2024 - Elsevier
Self-healing technology based on microcapsules (MCs) holds great promise for preventing
material performance deterioration, extending material lifespan, and reducing maintenance …