Engineering
Self-Healing Concrete: Bacterial Mechanisms and Structural Integration
Quick fact
Bacteria embedded in concrete can produce limestone to fill cracks, potentially extending the lifespan of structures by decades and reducing repair costs by up to 50%.
Why this is interesting
You know concrete cracks—tiny fissures that spread, weaken walls, and eventually cost billions to repair. But what if the concrete could heal itself, with the help of bacteria?