The increasing concern for safety and sustainability of structures is calling for the
development of smart self‐healing materials and preventive repair methods. The …

This paper presents a review of the deterioration of concrete under seawater attack with
particular interests in field exposure. The research reported in the literature has shown that …

The application of micro-/nano-capsules in construction industries has been rising over the
past decade. Polyurea with tunable chemical and morphological structure are of interesting …

Global warming-induced sea level rise exacerbates the deterioration of maritime structures
and imperils their long-term durability. Cementitious materials such as ordinary Portland …

Self-healing concrete is an innovative construction material designed to repair its cracks
autogenously or autonomously. The self-healing effect reduces the need for maintenance …

Asphalt aging and fatigue cracking are common forms of distresses in flexible pavements.
Microencapsulated rejuvenator has been generating significant interest in the feasibility and …

Concrete structures are prone to cracking due to environmental damage and/or tensile
strain. Self-healing concrete has garnered scientific interest in recent years as it addresses …

Herein, pH-sensitive microcapsules containing NaNO2 corrosion inhibitors for protection of
steel reinforced concrete were synthesized via water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) double …

This study aims to enhance the anti-corrosion performance of reinforcing steel in lightweight
aggregate concrete (LAC) using lightweight aggregates (LWAs) to carry a corrosion …

A novel method for the synthesis of bismuth (Bi) nanospheres on the surface of BiOBr/TiO 2
nanocomposites is presented, which can be used for controllable preparation of BiOBr/TiO 2 …