I work in the oil industry, and we’ve had self healing cements for at least ten years. If cracked, hydrocarbons in the well react with the cement to heal it. It’s amazing what can be created if enough money is dumped into an industry. As our company begins its foray into new energy, we’ll start to see these technologies spread outside of the oil industry at a greater pace.
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I work in the oil industry, and we’ve had self healing cements for at least ten years. If cracked, hydrocarbons in the well react with the cement to heal it. It’s amazing what can be created if enough money is dumped into an industry. As our company begins its foray into new energy, we’ll start to see these technologies spread outside of the oil industry at a greater pace.