Self-Healing Concrete on Germany’s Autobahns Germany is currently testing self-healing concrete on sections of its autobahn network. The material contains microscopic mineral capsules embedded within the concrete. When rainwater penetrates tiny cracks, these capsules activate and trigger chemical reactions that seal the damage automatically. Inspired by natural geological self-repair processes, this technology has the potential to reduce maintenance costs by more than 40 percent and extend the l

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