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Microcapsules and concrete containing the same

US9611177B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

UNIVERSITEIT GENT · BE
Devan Chemicals · BE

Inventors

Hugo Soens · Kaster, BE
Nele De Belie · Zottegem, BE
Jianyun WANG · Evergem, BE
Maxime Durka · Oudenaarde, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 8, 2013
Grant date	Apr 4, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 8, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC04B2103/0001
WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Microcapsules for inclusion in concrete are disclosed. The microcapsules are adapted to reduce the area of defects in the concrete. The microcapsules may include carbonatogenic bacteria spores in a liquid core, contained in a polymer layer. Also disclosed are concrete compositions including the microcapsules.

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