A self-healing waterproofing solution that integrates concrete repair, waterproofing, durability, and sustainability into a single technology.
Basilisk’s bio-based self-healing concrete technology originated from research at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. First proposed by microbiologist Professor Henk Jonkers, it is built on microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) and has been developed into a commercially viable repair technology.
Bart van der Woerd founded Green-Basilisk BV in Delft, the Netherlands, to drive the commercialization of academic research and technology.
It was named a finalist for the European Inventor Award and later partnered with Dutch chemical company Corbion to co-develop self-healing concrete products.
It entered full-scale production, obtained EU CE certification, met the EN 1504-3 R3 international standard, and began to be used in projects including museums, public squares, and parking facilities across Europe.
Its applications have expanded to projects including large-scale aquaculture facilities in Japan, and in 2024 it entered the U.S. market. It is now active in more than 25 countries worldwide.
Although concrete is one of the world’s primary building materials, cracks, moisture, and the ingress of harmful substances can accelerate steel reinforcement corrosion and shorten the service life of a structure. Basilisk embeds specialized microorganisms and nutrients within the material. When water and air enter a crack, the microorganisms are activated and generate calcium carbonate to precisely seal the crack.
Combining crack resistance, self-healing, protection, construction efficiency, environmental safety, and long-term durability in one solution.
Using Japanese PVA fibers and a three-dimensional reinforcing structure, it helps effectively prevent early-stage cracking.
It can repeatedly self-repair cracks up to 1.0 mm, forming a permanent waterproof barrier.
It effectively blocks chloride ion penetration, resists attack from harmful liquids, and helps protect steel reinforcement.
It combines waterproofing and base coating in a single system, helping reduce construction time and labor costs.
Free of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and compliant with green building material standards.
It delivers over 30 years of waterproofing performance, significantly lowering lifecycle maintenance costs.
For a quick understanding from the perspective of product selection and project implementation, focus first on repair capability, material composition, and application efficiency.
Protecting buildings while caring for the planet. Basilisk not only improves building quality, but also supports the goals of sustainable construction through extended service life, reduced maintenance needs, and the application of circular materials.
By extending building service life by 30–40%, it significantly reduces the carbon footprint and waste generated by demolition and reconstruction.
Can be directly incorporated into recycled concrete production, enhancing the quality and application value of recycled materials.
100% non-toxic and free of VOCs, in line with the Taiwan Green Building Evaluation System (EEWH).
It can be applied in structural scenarios that balance protection with ecological coexistence, enhancing the value of sustainable construction and environmental integration.
From overseas public infrastructure projects to local repair applications in Taiwan, Basilisk has steadily expanded across a wide range of project scenarios and structural needs.
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