Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials and has a high tendency to
form cracks. These cracks lead to significant reduction in concrete service life and high …

To achieve the extended service life of the concrete material, expansive chemicals and
microbial induced calcium carbonate precipitation are used, which induced autonomous …

Synthetic materials used in a wide range of applications are prone to damage in the form of
cracking/microcracking. Catastrophic failure of the materials may occur due to the growth …

The goal of this study is to explore a new self-healing concept in which fungi are used as a
self-healing agent to promote calcium mineral precipitation to fill the cracks in concrete. An …

As urbanization progresses, the demand for high-rise buildings and underground spaces is
growing, and the need for firm geotechnical construction materials, efficient excavation …

During the 3.8 billion years of biological evolution, a multitude of functional principles has
been developed in all kingdoms of life enabling the sealing and healing of diverse types of …

Bacteria-based self-healing concrete can be made more efficient by using immobilization
techniques, hence shielding the bacteria from crushing during mixing to remain dormant till …

Cracks in concrete are inevitable and for durability reasons, the cracks should be repaired.
Concrete has the intrinsic property to heal itself. But, the passive form of autogenous healing …

Concrete is susceptible to cracking owing to drying shrinkage, freeze-thaw cycles, delayed
ettringite formation, reinforcement corrosion, creep and fatigue, etc. Continuous inspection …

Abstract SuperAbsorbent Polymers (SAPs) are a promising admixture to obtain self-sealing
and self-healing cementitious materials. They are able to physically block water penetration …