Plastic waste treatment is one of the key challenges faced by many countries. Recycling of
the municipal plastic waste for energy recovery is one of the key movements in reduction of …

The emergence of digital twins has ushered in a new era in civil engineering with a focus on
achieving sustainable energy supply, real‐time sensing, and rapid warning systems. These …

Waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic and construction and demolition waste are
main municipal solid wastes. If they are not properly disposed of, they will cause continuous …

Flexible pavements are susceptible to rutting, fatigue, and moisture damage failures. As a
sustainable approach, waste plastic modifiers have been used to improve the moisture …

The adhesion performance between asphalt and aggregates is one of the key parameters to
ensure the water resistance of asphalt mixtures. The traditional method is using the water …

To enhance the moisture damage performance of hot mix asphalt (HMA), treating the
aggregate surface with a suitable additive was a more convenient approach. In this …

The recent COVID-19 pandemic once again showed the value of harnessing reliable and
timely data in fighting the disease. Obtained from multiple sources via different collection …

The widespread use of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and high-density polyethylene
(HDPE) plastics has resulted in a large amount of waste plastic that requires appropriate …

A series of aryl sulfonic acids were tested as catalysts for acid hydrolysis occurring at the
surface of poly (ethylene) terephthalate (PET) particles. Specifically, p‐toluenesulfonic acid …

Aggregate-binder adhesiveness impacts asphalt mixture performance. Evaluation of this
interface within mixes typically involves visual assessment and digital image processing …