review · Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology

Bacteria-powered self-healing concrete: Breakthroughs, challenges, and future prospects

Ibrahim M. Elgendy
H. Saleh
Mervt M. Almostafa
Nehal E. Elkaliny
Galal Yahya
Kamel Metwally
Gehad O Darwish
Yehia A.‐G. Mahmoud

202423 citationsOpen accessZagazig University

Abstract

Bio-self-healing concrete utilizes bacteria that activate upon crack formation to repair structures by producing calcium carbonate, offering a sustainable solution to prolong the lifespan of concrete infrastructure.

Research topics

Microbial Applications in Construction Materials
Building materials and conservation
Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing

Sustainable Development Goals

9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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DOI: 10.1093/jimb/kuae051

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