they facilitate the self-healing. Activating BioFiber The endospores need water to activate. Luckily, the middle hydrogel layer absorbs water well. When the concrete cracks, and water from rain ...

I heard about assistant professor Bill Jin's innovative product last year and with winter here, decided to reach out to learn ...

Having cracks form in the concrete that allow ... on Ancient Roman concrete would seem to show unequivocally that self-healing concrete through the mixing in of coarse quicklime was the standard ...

A new, bendable type of concrete being invented at Michigan State University can "self-heal" and "self-heat," potentially ...

Researchers are developing concrete with self-healing properties, which is made with special nanoparticles that can close cracks and extend the lifespan of the concrete. Improved durability: Nanoscale ...

The concrete's bendability is also what makes it self-healing. Dr. Bill Jin is an assistant ... He said this concrete is not only unlikely to see major cracks, but it can store energy.

Roman concrete is an engineering marvel known for its longevity and strength. It has persisted for thousands of years, with ...