Basilisk bacterial self-healing concrete platform
Bacteria-based self-healing concrete that precipitates calcium carbonate to seal cracks autonomously, extending RC structure design life from 65 to 100+ years and reducing maintenance CO2.
Problem solved
Eliminates or delays manual crack repair in reinforced concrete, cutting maintenance CO2 and extending service life beyond conventional 65-year design life.
Application contexts
- precast-concrete
- ready-mix-concrete
- building-integrated-pv
- industrial-equipment
Technical principle
Bacteria (Bacillus) metabolize calcium lactate in the presence of oxygen and water, precipitating calcium carbonate that fills cracks from within; standard dosage 5 kg/m3.
Typical use cases
- Long-life RC infrastructure with reduced maintenance
- Marine and cold-region concrete where crack repair is difficult
Partnership route
How global engineering teams typically engage this asset.
Helpful to include: crack-width repair limit · expected service-life extension · dosage compatibility with mix designs · third-party durability test results
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- Source: 「Basilisk HA自己治癒コンクリート」国交省NETISに登録
- Original language: JA
- Summary AI-assisted; translation status: Unreviewed