公开(公告)号：US20230192548A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US18110484

申请日：2023-02-16

Applicant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Inventor： Shuai Wang ,  Nima Rahbar ,  Suzanne F. Scariata

IPC: C04B24/14 ,  C04B41/63 ,  C12N11/14 ,  C12N9/88 ,  E01C7/14 ,  E01C7/35

CPC classification number: C04B24/14 ,  C04B41/63 ,  C12N11/14 ,  C12N9/88 ,  C12Y402/01001 ,  E01C7/147 ,  E01C7/35 ,  C04B2111/72

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.