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- Patent Title: ENZYMATIC CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL FOR REPAIR AND CORROSION RESISTANCE AND DURABILITY
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Application No.: US18110484Application Date: 2023-02-16
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Publication No.: US20230192548A1Publication Date: 2023-06-22
- Inventor: Shuai Wang , Nima Rahbar , Suzanne F. Scariata
- Applicant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Applicant Address: US MA Worcester
- Assignee: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Current Assignee: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Worcester
- Main IPC: C04B24/14
- IPC: C04B24/14 ; C04B41/63 ; C12N11/14 ; C12N9/88 ; E01C7/14 ; E01C7/35

Abstract:
Methods for repair of cracks and niches in concrete using carbonic anhydrase embedded in a gelatin, hydrogel, or other aqueous matrix are provided. A durable corrosion resistant concrete mix containing carbonic anhydrase is provided, as are methods of making and using the durable corrosion resistant concrete. Corrosion resistance and durability derive from decreased porosity compared to concrete without the enzyme, conferring decreased access of deleterious materials such as chloride ions to interior portions of the concrete.
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