The researchers have developed a synthetic lichen that can fix cracks in cement, sort of like how our epidermis heals cuts, ...

To this day Roman concrete structures can be found in mundane locations such as harbors, but also the Pantheon in Rome, which to this day forms the largest unreinforced concrete dome in existence ...

The team reports that a grid of BioFibers embedded within a concrete structure can improve its durability, prevent cracks from growing and enable self-healing. “This is an exciting development for the ...

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and other institutions believe they have uncovered the mystery of the durability of the 2,000-year-old structures—self-healing ...

In hopes of producing concrete structures that can repair their cracks, researchers from Drexel University’s College of Engineering are putting a new twist on an old trick for improving the ...

“Inspired by nature, this study explores an innovative self-healing approach in which synthetic lichen-like microbial communities are created for sustainable production of CaCO3 precipitates and ...

Walls are necessary but lifeless elements of buildings. They give structure and protection but don’t really do much else. A ...

Roman Concrete Had “Self-Healing” Properties, Study Finds Researchers say the presence of mineral deposits known as “lime clasts” could explain why these ancient structures remain standing.

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a new self-healing concrete that could multiply structures’ lifespans and slash CO2 emissions.. Most infrastructure is composed of ...

Development of a nature-inspired polymeric fiber (BioFiber) for advanced delivery of self-healing agents into concrete. Construction and Building Materials , 2023; 408: 133765 DOI: 10.1016/j ...

How have Rome's ancient aqueducts and architectural marvels such as the Pantheon, which features the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome, endured the test of time? Researchers at the ...