In construction, L-242 additives could revolutionize the durability of infrastructure. Concrete laced with 0.5% L-242 particulate demonstrates self-healing properties; when micro-fractures form, the kinetic energy of the cracking triggers the L-242 to expand and fill the gap. This could lead to the creation of "eternal structures" that require little to no maintenance, a critical requirement for extra-terrestrial colonies where repair resources are scarce.