Articles
Case Study of Smart Material
Case Study of Smart Material
Smart Materials: Self-Healing Concrete
Overview
Basilisk believes in a sustainable world which offer a range of bio-based products that make concrete more sustainable, durable and waterproof.
Key Criteria
- Waterproof Concrete Self-healing concrete seals cracks, making special coatings or waterproof membranes unnecessary.
- 40% reinforcement savings Shrinkage reinforcement is reduced because larger crack widths can be accepted with self-healing concrete.
- 30-50% Reduction in CO2 A smaller CO2 footprint due to the longer design life, the omission of membranes and the reduced need for shrinkage reinforcement.
- Less maintenance cost Self healing reduces in maintenance cost for both the repair of existing concrete and new concrete. It also extends service life.
How it works?
The technology relies on microorganisms that produce limestone, allowing cracks in concrete structures to be autonomously repaired.
- Cracks up to 1 mm can be repaired with self-healing concrete, with ongoing development to improve the technology.
Process Steps:
- Concrete Cracks Cracking is an accepted and common phenomenon in concrete structures.
- Leaks & Corrosion Cracked concrete can lead to significant leakage and corrosion of reinforcement.
- Autonomous Repair When exposed to water, the bacteria multiply and begin producing limestone.
- Sealed Cracks The formation of limestone autonomously repairs cracks & preventing leakage
Project Case: Hulstkamp building
A distinctive reference project is the Hulstkamp building.
- Basilisk Healing Agent was used in the basement construction, which serves as a parking garage.
- The concrete became watertight, improving durability.
- Shrinkage reinforcement was reduced by about 35%, saving materials.
- Less steel needed, cutting CO₂ emissions by nearly half and reducing costs.
Construction Opportunities Developed:
- Tunnel & Bridges
- Flooring Decks
- Waste Water Plant
- Marine & Harbor
Evides chooses waterproof self-healing concrete for its waste water treatment plant:
- The settling tank is part of the expansion of Evides' wastewater treatment plant in the Netherlands.
- Evides Industriewater is the leading industrial water partner in the Benelux region.
A 25-meter diameter tank was built with Basilisk Healing Agent for waterproofing and extended service life.
- Client: Evides Industrial water
- Size: 110 m³
- Structure: Settling tank
- Status: Completed
Key Products
Basilisk Healing Agent Self-Healing admixture for concrete mixtures.
Self Healing Repair Mortar MR3 Self-Healing repair mortar for existing concrete structures.
Benefits:
- Watertight Concrete
- Less Maintenance
- Durable Repair
- Ductile Properties
Patented
- US8460458B2: Healing agent in cement-based materials and structures, and process for its preparation.
- US8911549B2: Healing agent for self-healing cementitious material.
The patents cover self-repairing concrete using bacteria that produce limestone, enhancing durability. The technology is commercialized by Green-Basilisk B.V. with Delft University of Technology.
Recent Development
In October 2024, Restoration Partners introduced Basilisk's self-healing concrete to the U.S., hosting launch events in Coral Gables, FL, and Columbia.
Smart Materials: Shape Memory Alloy
Meritor
Meritor HVS (India) Limited, founded in 1998, is a leading supplier of drivetrain solutions for commercial vehicles in India. It is a joint venture between Meritor (USA) and the Kalyani Group (India).
Company Profile
- Incorporation Date: February 13,1998
- Company Type: Public Limited Company
- Authorized Capital: ₹3.5 crore
- Paid-up Capital: ₹2.43 crore
- Employee Strength: Approximately 100 employees
- Quality Certification: ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified
Joint Ventures
- Promoters: Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems LLC (USA) – 51% ; Kalyani Group (India) – 49%
- Key Manufacturing Partner: Automotive Axles Limited (AAL)
- Established as: Largest independent axle manufacturer in India since 1983
Product Portfolio
Drive Axles Heavy-duty applications, ensuring durability and performance.
Break Systems Superior stopping power and heat dissipation, enhancing safety.
Steer Axles Precise steering control and load-bearing capacity, for good braking performance.
Suspensions Adjustable torque rods to accommodate varying load conditions.
Sustainability
Strategic Integration: Sustainability initiatives are embedded in Meritor's M2025 strategic business plan, with oversight from the Board of Directors, ensuring company-wide commitment.
Innovative Product Design: Development of products like the two-speed axle to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
Resource Efficiency: Emphasis on resource efficiency and circularity across all facilities to minimize environmental impact.
Re-manufacturing Initiatives: Leadership in remanufacturing air disc brakes, promoting sustainability through product life extension.
MHVSIL is actively expanding into new business segments such as light commercial vehicles (LCVs), off-highway, military, and suspension systems to cater to the evolving demands of the commercial vehicle industry.
Market Presence of Meritor HVS (India) Limited
Meritor HVS (India) Limited (MHVSIL) holds a significant position in India's commercial vehicle components sector.
MHVSIL operates manufacturing facilities in Mysore, Jamshedpur, and Pantnagar, with an aftermarket warehouse in Pune.
The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including commercial trucks, trailers, off-highway vehicles, and defense applications.
Manufacturing Facility MHVSIL in collaboration with Automotive Axles Limited (AAL), is recognized as the largest independent axle manufacturer in India.
Meritor: Key Collaborations
Combining BAE Systems expertise in power management systems with Meritor's e-Powertrain to offer efficient, compact electric vehicle solutions.
In collaboration with ConMet, Meritor is developing purpose-built trailer suspensions and brakes compatible with ConMet's PreSet Plus® eHub.
Meritor is supplying zero-emission battery electric drivetrain technology to PACCAR for the U.S. Department of Energy's Super Truck 3 program.
Meritor collaborated with Peterbilt and Trans Power to supply all-electric drivetrain systems for Class 8 trucks, including Model 579 day cab tractors and others.
Smart Materials: Piezoelectric System
AMC Energy: Company Profile
AMC ENERGY Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company specializing in piezoelectric energy harvesting technologies. Founded in 2012 and based in Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, the company operates in stealth mode, focusing on developing innovative systems that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy using piezoelectric materials.
Company Profile
- Founded: 2012
- Location: Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- CEO: Kyungsik Jin
- Investor: Hanyang University Technology Holdings
Potential Application
Self-Powered Sensors and IOT Devices: Utilizing their piezoelectric harvesting systems, AMC ENERGY's technology could be applied to develop sensors that generate power from ambient mechanical vibrations. This would be particularly useful in remote monitoring systems where replacing batteries is challenging.
Wearable Electronics: The company's innovations might be integrated into wearable devices, harnessing body movements to generate power, thereby reducing the need for frequent charging.
Structural Health Monitoring: Incorporating their piezoelectric systems into building materials could enable real-time monitoring of structural integrity, with the sensors powered by the natural vibrations of the structures themselves.
Energy-Efficient Consumer Electronics: AMC ENERGY's power supply circuits using piezoelectric transformers could lead to the development of more compact and efficient power adapters for consumer electronics.
As of April 2025, AMC ENERGY, a South Korean company specializing in piezoelectric energy harvesting technologies. The company has filed patents related to their technologies, such as the "Piezoelectric harvesting system using repulsion force".
Market Elements
As of now, there is no publicly available information identifying specific key customers of AMC ENERGY the South Korean company specializing in piezoelectric energy harvesting technologies. The company operates in stealth mode, and details about its clientele have not been disclosed.
However, based on the nature of their patented technologies, potential applications could span various sectors, including:
Industrial Automation: Utilizing piezoelectric systems to power sensors and devices in manufacturing settings.
Consumer Electronics: Integrating energy harvesting solutions into portable devices to extend battery life.
Healthcare: Developing self-powered medical devices and wearables.
Infrastructure Monitoring: Implementing energy harvesting sensors for structural health monitoring in buildings and bridges.
About Effectual Services
Effectual Services is an award-winning Intellectual Property (IP) management advisory & consulting firm offering IP intelligence to Fortune 500 companies, law firms, research institutes and universities, and venture capital firms/PE firms, globally.
Through research & intelligence we help our clients in taking critical business decisions backed with credible data sources, which in turn helps them achieve their organisational goals, foster innovation and achieve milestones within timelines while optimising costs.
Our Services
