Nature inspires concrete that can mend its own cracks

Nature inspires concrete that can mend its own cracks

Researchers have unlocked a new way for concrete to mend its own cracks, potentially preventing structural failures and saving lives. Imagine concrete healing its own cracks like human skin recovering from a cut. That’s the vision behind the latest research of Congrui Grace Jin in Materials Today Communications. Addressing one of the most persistent and expensive problems in construction, Jin, an assistant professor in the engineering technology…

“Concrete That Heals Itself”: Scientists Create Lichen-Inspired Material That Uses Microbes to Seal Cracks Automatically - Sustainability Times

IN A NUTSHELL 🌿 Researchers have created a groundbreaking self-healing concrete using synthetic lichen to autonomously repair cracks. 🔬 The system relies on a symbiotic relationship between cyanobacteria and filamentous fungi to convert sunlight into energy and produce crack-sealing minerals. 💰 This innovative concrete could significantly reduce maintenance costs and enhance infrastructure safety by eliminating [...] The post “Concrete That H…