A review of phase change materials in asphalt binder and asphalt mixture

M Guo, M Liang, Y Jiao, W Zhao, Y Duan… - Construction and Building …, 2020 - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCMs) can adjust the external temperature by changing their
phase states. In order to understand the application of PCMs in asphalt pavements, this …

A comprehensive review of types, properties, treatment methods and application of plant fibers in construction and building materials

MN Amin, W Ahmad, K Khan, A Ahmad - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Sustainable development involves the usage of alternative sustainable materials in order to
sustain the excessive depletion of natural resources. Plant fibers, as a “green” material, are …

Mechanism of physical hardening on the fracture characteristics of polymer-modified asphalt binder

L Zhang, M Shan, C Xing, Y Cui, P Wang… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
This article aims to reveal the physical hardening mechanism of polymer-modified asphalt
binder (PMA) and accurately assess its impact on the low-temperature fracture properties of …

Mechanistic study of graphene reinforcement of rheological performance of recycled polyethylene modified asphalt: A new observation from molecular dynamics …

K Hu, C Yu, Q Yang, Z Li, W Zhang, T Zhang… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of recycled polyethylene (RPE)-modified asphalt not only allows for significant
consumption of waste plastics, but also enhances the performance of the asphalt matrix …

Exploiting the synergetic effects of graphene and carbon nanotubes on the mechanical properties of bitumen composites

Q Yang, Y Qian, Z Fan, J Lin, D Wang, J Zhong… - Carbon, 2021 - Elsevier
Functional carbon nanomaterials are incorporated in bitumen composites to enhance their
mechanical performance; however, this process is significantly hindered by the poor …

Recycling waste fiber-reinforced polymer composites for low-carbon asphalt concrete: The effects of recycled glass fibers on the durability of bituminous composites

Q Yang, Z Fan, X Yang, L Hao, G Lu, EH Fini… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Waste Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites have become an environmental
issue in China, Europe, and the United States. However, recycling waste FRP composites …

[HTML][HTML] A review on pavement distress and structural defects detection and quantification technologies using imaging approaches

C Chu, L Wang, H Xiong - Journal of Traffic and Transportation …, 2022 - Elsevier
Pavement distress detection (PDD) plays a vital role in planning timely pavement
maintenance that improves pavement service life. In order to promote the development of …

[HTML][HTML] Analysis of the storage stability property of carbon nanotube/recycled polyethylene-modified asphalt using molecular dynamics simulations

C Yu, K Hu, Q Yang, D Wang, W Zhang, G Chen… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can improve the storage properties of modified asphalt by
enhancing the interfacial adhesion of recycled polyethylene (RPE) and base asphalt. In this …

Laboratory proportion design and performance evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced rubber asphalt chip seal based on multiple properties enhancement

J Xu, M Zheng, X Ding, R Qiao, W Zhang - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Chip seal is an effective preventive maintenance technology for the pavement distress repair
and pavement service life extension. Adding fiber or rubber powder alone has been shown …

Fiber-reinforced polymer waste in the construction industry: a review

H Li, J Yang, D Yang, N Zhang, S Nazar… - Environmental Chemistry …, 2024 - Springer
Fiber-reinforced polymer composites, reaching a production of approximately 2.56 million
tons in 2023 in Europe, display unique properties, yet they are disposed of at their end of …