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Thin, bacteria-coated fibers could lead to self-healing concrete that fills in its own cracks
The Conversation
22 Mar 2024
Abstract
Some say there are two types of concrete – cracked and on the brink of cracking. But what if when concrete cracked, it could heal itself?
We’re part of a team of materials scientists and microbiologists that has harnessed the power of bacteria to create biological fibers that initial results suggest can heal cracks in concrete. We’re working on a technology that, if we work out the kinks and manage to bring it to the market one day, could extend the life span of concrete. [1st paragraph]
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- Title
- Thin, bacteria-coated fibers could lead to self-healing concrete that fills in its own cracks
- Creators
- Mohammad Houshmand Khaneghahi - Drexel University, Civil, Architectural, and Environmental EngineeringYaghoob “Amir” Farnam - Drexel University, Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering
- Publication Details
- The Conversation
- Publisher
- The Conversation Media Group
- Resource Type
- Newsletter article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering
- Other Identifier
- 991021863008104721