Published in Matter · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers created a green living material that demonstrates similar strength to cement-based mortar by combining sand, bacteria, and hydrogel. The material reproduces and can be controlled to maintain structural function and microbial survivability.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Bacteria and sand engineered into living concrete Cell Press · Jan 15, 2020 · first to report
- Building materials come alive with help from bacteria University of Colorado at Boulder · Jan 15, 2020
- Montana State researcher harnesses microorganisms to make living building materials Montana State University · Jan 22, 2020