Researchers in the U. S. have used synthetic lichen to develop a groundbreaking self-healing concrete system that autonomously repairs its own cracks using sunlight, air, and water, offering a ...

The researchers have developed a synthetic lichen that can fix cracks in cement, sort of like how our epidermis heals cuts, ...

“Inspired by nature, this study explores an innovative self-healing approach in which synthetic lichen-like microbial communities are created for sustainable production of CaCO3 precipitates and ...