The use of low alkalinity MgO-SiO₂ formulation to encapsulate bacteria for self-healing concrete

• Main Authors: Xiao, Xi, Ho, Dion S. W., Yang, En-Hua
• Other Authors: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Engineering::Civil engineering; Engineering::Environmental engineering; Cementitious Systems; Immobilized Bacteria
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/171326
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Concrete structures are inherently brittle, rendering them susceptible to cracking, which in turn allows moisture, carbon dioxide, and harmful ions to penetrate, ultimately resulting in a loss of durability and strength. Incorporating encapsulated or immobilized bacteria in concrete has proven to be...