Development of a functionally graded bacteria capsule for self-healing concrete

• Main Authors: Xiao, Xi, Tan, Ashley C. Y., Unluer, Cise, Yang, En-Hua
• Other Authors: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Engineering::Civil engineering; Bacteria; Capsules
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/164653
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This paper reported the development of a novel functionally graded reactive magnesia cement-based bacteria spores (RMC-B) capsule for self-healing concrete. The capsule had a gradient structure with a dense shell and a porous and low alkaline core to better protect and to enhance the viability of th...