Cracks in cement concrete composites, whether autogenous or loading-initiated, are almost
inevitable and often difficult to detect and repair, posing a threat to safety and durability of …

Evidence of microbial involvement in carbonate precipitation has led to the exploration of
this process in the field of construction materials. One of the first patented applications …

The microbial‑induced carbonate precipitation (MICP), as an emerging biomineralization
technology mediated by specific bacteria, has been a popular research focus for scientists …

Immobilization has been reported to be an efficient approach for bacteria-based self-healing
concrete to maintain the high-efficiency mineral-forming capacity of incorporated bacteria …

Carrier compounds besides the type of bacteria for microbial induced calcite precipitation
are equally important in self-healing concrete. This study investigates the potential utilization …

Bio-healing is now believed as a promising technique for the repair of concrete cracks.
However, the healing capability of bacterial mixes against repeated damage cycles is still …

The aim of this study is analyzing the self-healing effect of a crystalline admixture in four
types of environmental exposure comparing with a reference concrete. Healing was studied …

Rapid urbanisation has accelerated consumption of concrete making it the most consumed
artificial material. Present day concrete is one of the largest sources of anthropogenic …

Concrete is the most widely used construction material of the world and maintaining
concrete structures from premature deterioration is proving to be a great challenge. Early …

Various carriers have been investigated by researchers to introduce bacteria inside the
concrete however, factors such as local availability, cost and long-term protection of …