MUMBAI, India, Aug. 31 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641099030 A) filed by Karpaga Vinayaga College Of Engineering And Technology on August 13, 2026, for Biofix: A Microbial Crack Repair Paste For Self-Healing Of Concrete Structures.
Inventors include Dr. Abitha B; Dr. Ushani U; Ms. Kiruthika S; Ms. Shobana S; Manjari Ramya B; and Logeshwari M.
The application for the patent was published on August 28, 2026, under issue no. 35/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a microbial crack repair paste for concrete structures utilizing microbial induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) for self-healing and structural restoration. The invention comprises calcite-producing bacterial strains, preferably Bacillus subtilis, nutrient supplements, calcium chloride, cement, fine aggregates, and water formulated into a bioactive repair paste. Upon application onto cracked concrete surfaces, microbial activity induces calcium carbonate precipitation, thereby sealing cracks, improving compressive strength, reducing permeability, and enhancing structural durability. The invention provides an environmentally friendly, sustainable, and cost-effective alternative to conventional concrete repair systems suitable for civil infrastructure, building restoration, and long-term structural maintenance applications.
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