Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials in the world. It enables the production of a wide variety of structures. When exposed to various external factors that adversely affect the material, cracks can form. As concrete production has a negative impact on the environment through CO₂ emissions, alternative approaches are being sought to heal cracks and at the same time reduce these emissions. In this thesis, the principle of self-healing in concrete is presented and a new process is proposed using enzymes where CO₂ is consumed and not released.
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