ABSTRACT
Nowadays, green cement binders incorporating self-healing materials are introduced as alternative environmentally friendly construction materials to ordinary Portland cement for solving the carbon dioxide emission and high demand of raw materials. It is generally accepted that the service life of concrete structures is reduced by the development of micro-cracks, which allow the ingress of water, carbon dioxide, and chlorine ions into the structure. This can cause degradation of the concrete and corrosion of the reinforcement, resulting in the need for regular and costly repairs and maintenance work. In construction sectors worldwide, the durability of concrete with a long span life is the major concern. Concretes produced with self-healing materials were shown to be environmentally friendly, with improved durability performance and lifespans. In this view, the present chapter evaluates the effects of self-healing materials on the sustainability performance of synthesized self-healing concrete.
