Summary:
- This article discusses a new type of material called "self-healing" concrete, which has the ability to repair cracks and damage on its own.
- The researchers developed a concrete mix that contains microcapsules filled with a healing agent. When cracks form, the microcapsules rupture and release the healing agent, which then reacts with the concrete to fill in the cracks.
- This self-healing concrete could help extend the lifespan of concrete structures, reduce maintenance costs, and make infrastructure more sustainable and resilient to damage over time.