When a small crack forms in the concrete, the enzyme interacts with CO2 in the air to produce calcium carbonate crystals, which mimic the characteristics of concrete and promptly fill in the crack.

The lime clasts had aided in a chemical process that resulted in “self-healing.” Meanwhile, an identical chunk of concrete without the lime-clast structure never healed, and the water just ...

Concrete is second only to water as the most consumed material on Earth—a particularly problematic statistic, given the enormous carbon emissions of its manufacturing process.

Self-Healing Concrete Could Rid Sidewalks Of Cracking By Randy Astaiza Nov 23, 2012, 11:27 AM PT Flickr/M.Markus ...

We could soon have roads and highways that require fewer repairs and even help reduce carbon emissions. According to new research, scientists have developed an AI-designed concrete that is self ...

As concrete deteriorates over time, even the smallest cracks can pose a major threat to the stability of a structure. But, a new type of self-healing concrete could put an end to the problem for ...