Self-repairing of shrinkage crack in mortar containing microencapsulated bacterial spores

The purpose of this research work was to evaluate the efficacy of microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) method in shrinkage crack repairing. Portland cement was combined with sand, bacterial spores, water, and nutrients to prepare self-healing composites. The microencapsulated bacterial s...

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Main Authors: Peem Nuaklong, Pitcha Jongvivatsakul, Vanalee Phanupornprapong, Jirapa Intarasoontron, Hafsa Shahzadi, Wiboonluk Pungrasmi, Sineenat Thaiboonrod, Suched Likitlersuang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Materials Research and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785423002429