Mechanisms of encapsulation of bacteria in self-healing concrete: review
Fissures in concrete structures result from structural deterioration and inadequate building processes, among other factors. Traditional in situ repair is often expensive and complex. For this reason, self-healing techniques have been developed, such as the use of bacteria that precipitate calcium c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Dyna |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/dyna/article/view/75343 |
| Summary: | Fissures in concrete structures result from structural deterioration and inadequate building processes, among other factors. Traditional in situ repair is often expensive and complex. For this reason, self-healing techniques have been developed, such as the use of bacteria that precipitate calcium carbonate and seal fissures. However, adding bacteria directly to the concrete matrix reduces bacterial survival. We present a review of different methods of bacterial encapsulation and their effects on fissure repair and concrete resistance. We argue that encapsulation of Bacillus subtilis in clay is the most promising method for this type of concrete, increasing concrete strength by 12% and repairing fissures of up to 0.52 mm. |
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| ISSN: | 0012-7353 2346-2183 |