Current challenges and future directions for bacterial self-healing concrete
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DOI: 10.1007/s00253-018-8830-y
Abstract: Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) has been widely explored and applied in the field of environmental engineering over the last decade. Calcium carbonate is naturally precipitated as a byproduct of various microbial metabolic activities.… read more here.
Keywords: calcium carbonate; healing concrete; calcium; self healing ... See more keywords
Synthesis and characterization of bio-immobilized nano/micro inert and reactive additives for feasibility investigation in self-healing concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.07.202
Abstract: Abstract 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 the development of concrete cracks for the uniform healing of… read more here.
Keywords: nano micro; synthesis characterization; immobilization; healing concrete ... See more keywords
Sugar-coated expanded perlite as a bacterial carrier for crack-healing concrete applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117222
Abstract: Abstract Microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) can realize self-diagnosis and self-healing of concrete to reduce the maintenance costs and extend the lifetime of concrete structures. However, the self-healing capacity of the cracks is below par using… read more here.
Keywords: healing concrete; self healing; crack healing; bacterial carrier ... See more keywords
A correlation study on optimum conditions of microbial precipitation and prerequisites for self-healing concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2020.04.028
Abstract: Abstract Microbial induced CaCO3 precipitation (MICP) based upon enzymatic urea hydrolysis has been verified as an effective way for crack treatment, especially for self-healing of concrete cracks. This paper aimed at correlating optimum conditions of… read more here.
Keywords: microbial precipitation; optimum conditions; prerequisites self; healing concrete ... See more keywords
Thermal analysis on self-healing concrete using polyvinyl alcohol
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DOI: 10.1080/01430750.2018.1531260
Abstract: ABSTRACT Self-healing concrete (SHC) is a term that is used for cement-based materials that repair themselves after the material or structure damaged due to some sort of deterioration mechanism. Concrete is very sensitive to crack… read more here.
Keywords: thermal analysis; self; polyvinyl alcohol; healing concrete ... See more keywords
Volume Fraction, Thickness, and Permeability of the Sealing Layer in Microbial Self-Healing Concrete Containing Biogranules
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DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2018.00070
Abstract: Autonomous repair systems in construction materials have become a promising alternative to current unsustainable and labor-intensive maintenance methods. Biomineralization is a popular route that has been applied to enhance the self-healing capacity of concrete. Various… read more here.
Keywords: volume; permeability; self; healing concrete ... See more keywords
Large Scale Application of Self-Healing Concrete: Design, Construction, and Testing
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DOI: 10.3389/fmats.2018.00051
Abstract: The work reported in this paper was carried out as part of the EPSRC funded project Materials for Life (M4L), reference EP/K026631/1 and supported with PhD studentship funding from Costain Group PLC. read more here.
Keywords: large scale; application self; scale application; concrete design ... See more keywords
Low-Carbon Self-Healing Concrete: State-of-the-Art, Challenges and Opportunities
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings12081196
Abstract: The sustainability of the construction industry is a priority in innovations made towards mitigating its notoriously high carbon emissions. Developments in low-carbon concrete technology are of peak interest today under the scrutiny of emerging policy… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; healing concrete; carbon self; self healing ... See more keywords
Modeling Self-Healing of Concrete Using Hybrid Genetic Algorithm–Artificial Neural Network
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DOI: 10.3390/ma10020135
Abstract: This paper presents an approach to predicting the intrinsic self-healing in concrete using a hybrid genetic algorithm–artificial neural network (GA–ANN). A genetic algorithm was implemented in the network as a stochastic optimizing tool for the… read more here.
Keywords: network; concrete using; genetic algorithm; healing concrete ... See more keywords
Finite Element Analysis of Self-Healing Concrete Beams Using Bacteria
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15217506
Abstract: Deterioration or crack formation in concrete elements is a phenomenon that cannot be easily avoided, and it has a high cost of repair. A modern technology that needs wider study is the use of the… read more here.
Keywords: using bacteria; concrete beams; healing concrete; self healing ... See more keywords
Study on the Performance of Recycled Coarse and Fine Aggregates as Microbial Carriers Applied to Self-Healing Concrete
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DOI: 10.3390/ma16062371
Abstract: The contradiction between the scarcity of natural resources and the demand for construction materials has given rise to the application of recycled aggregates. Microbial self-healing concrete (SHC) is a clean and smart material, and its… read more here.
Keywords: healing concrete; self healing; aggregates microbial; recycled coarse ... See more keywords