# Resilient Road Materials Delft University of Technology Creates Self-Healing Bacteria Concrete By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-healing-bacteria-concrete References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/bacteria-to-help-heal-cracks-in-pavements.html) & [citg.tudelft.nl](http://www.citg.tudelft.nl/live/pagina.jsp?id=d6b29f69-f453-40e6-b6cb-01714077ed69&lang=en) Although the search for infallible concrete is not new, the development of self-healing bacteria concrete is. By embedding calcite-precipitating bacteria into traditional concrete mixtures, this material will hopefully "heal" cracks that result from stress. Developed by Delft University of Technology, this self-healing bacteria concrete was created by use of [nanotechnology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raven-materials). If implemented into everyday life, this marvelous material would save significant amounts of money in damage control. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-healing Bacteria Concrete:** The development of self-healing bacteria concrete presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the construction industry to create materials that can repair themselves and reduce the need for costly repairs. - **Nanotechnology in Construction:** The use of nanotechnology in construction materials, such as self-healing bacteria concrete, opens up possibilities for developing innovative and resilient structures with enhanced durability. - **Innovative Road Maintenance:** The concept of using self-healing bacteria concrete in road construction and maintenance offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the transportation industry to improve infrastructure durability and reduce maintenance costs. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The construction industry can tap into the potential of self-healing bacteria concrete to revolutionize building materials and create more sustainable and resilient structures. - **Nanotechnology:** The nanotechnology industry can explore new applications in construction materials, like self-healing bacteria concrete, to offer innovative solutions for infrastructure development and maintenance. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can leverage self-healing bacteria concrete for road construction to improve infrastructure lifespan, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance overall road safety and durability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Printable Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-ink.md) - [Shrimp Cell-Fused Cements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-cell-fused-cement.md) - [Coastal Concrete Building Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econcrete.md) - [Underwater Concrete Printing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darpa-1.md) - [Flexible Concrete Water Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-concrete-tanks.md) - [Potato-Based Ultra-Strong Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcrete.md) - [Plant-Based Steel Rebar Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-rebar.md) - [Barcon-Negative Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoplanktonics.md) - [Carbon-Negative Artificial Sand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artificial-sand.md)