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Excellence in Research: Self-Healing Infrastructure with Natural-Based Enhancements (SHINE — NSF Award to Jackson State University

The Self-Healing Infrastructure with Nature-Based Enhancements (SHINE) project at Jackson State University aims perform research that looks to improve the durability and resilience of earthen infrastructure through innovative, sustainable engineering solutions. This project investigates the use of biopolymer-treated ea

Award titleExcellence in Research: Self-Healing Infrastructure with Natural-Based Enhancements (SHINE
Award ID2502828
AwardeeJackson State University
CityJACKSON
StateMS
Amount obligated$500,090
Principal investigatorKejun Wen
ProgramHBCU-EiR - HBCU-Excellence in
Start date09/01/2025
AbstractThe Self-Healing Infrastructure with Nature-Based Enhancements (SHINE) project at Jackson State University aims perform research that looks to improve the durability and resilience of earthen infrastructure through innovative, sustainable engineering solutions. This project investigates the use of biopolymer-treated earthen materials with self-healing capabilities, allowing soil structures to recover from damage when exposed to moisture. By integrating biopolymers—natural materials with unique b
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