Dutch scientists have created a bacterium that can repair cracked buildings by turning cracks into stone, allowing concrete to heal itself and saving billions in repair costs |
Dutch microbiologist Professor Henk Jonkers holds a sample of self-healing concrete, an innovative technology that uses bacteria to automatically repair cracks. Concrete is the backbone of modern civilization, supporting everything from homes and skyscrapers to bridges, tunnels and dams. However, even this extremely strong material has a costly weakness. Over time, due to age, weather, … Read more