For more than two decades, with steadily increasing intensity, the focus of scientific
research, mainly on the laboratory scale but also in the field conditions, has been the …

Fibers that enhance the self-healing ability of microbial mortar cracks have been widely
studied. This study explored the impact of modified fibers on the self-healing performance …

Cracks and damage of concrete during service pose threats to its safety and durability.
Compared to traditional repair techniques, self-healing strategy for concrete repair is …

Self-healing concrete can prolong the lifespan of structures by sealing cracks. This study
assessed the self-healing efficiency of combined multifunctional self-healing granules …

A life cycle assessment (LCA) was utilised to evaluate the environmental impact of bacteria-
based self-healing concretes (BBSHCs), where non-ureolytic bacterial endospores are …

The utilization of bacteria to facilitate the healing of engineered cementitious composites
(ECC) has been an interesting approach. However, the commonly used microorganism has …

Microbial-induced self-healing of micro cracks is an economical and effective
biotechnological approach in concrete structures. The current study explores metakaolin as …

Cement based building materials have been used in the field of construction for decades.
Among the various applications, lightweight aggregates are very common for thermal …

The present study aimed to develop a biocomposite constituting metakaolin as a suitable
carrier material for immobilizing bacterial spores. The biocomposite was stored at 4° C and …

Self-healing concrete has established its effectiveness in repairing cracks, ultimately leading
to improved durability. Additionally, there is a need to ensure that other crucial mechanical …