Bitumen, a vital component in asphalt mixtures for road construction, confronts persistent
challenges stemming from traffic loads and temperature fluctuations, leading to issues such …

The rising demand for non-renewable resources such as asphalt binder is a significant issue
in the pavement industry. Flexible pavement consumes a significant amount of asphalt …

The transition to a circular economy has become increasingly essential in addressing the
environmental challenges of plastic waste and unsustainable resource use. This review …

The growing demand for non-renewable resources is a significant problem these days, and
one such resource is bitumen, which is a prime component of flexible pavement. Thus …

The research article aimed to examine the antioxidant nature of freeze–dried extracts from
Urtica dioica L. and Mentha piperita L. and to present a deep characterization of their …

The study examines the effects of modifying PG 64-22 asphalt binder with Crumb Rubber
Modifier (CRM) and processed oil on its properties. The binder was tested at different …

Modified asphalt binders are still considered important in asphalt pavement. However, the
comprehensive use of various modifiers is limited due to storage stability issues. Moreover …

In this research, sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO 3) was used as a leavening agent to create air
voids in the rubber-vulcanized matrix. The air cavities formed will increase the solubility of …

Rubber materials play a crucial role in the textile industry, offering unique properties that
enhance the functionality, performance, and comfort of textile products. This chapter …

One of the most significant polymers for human society is natural rubber (NR), which is made
of long isoprene polymer chains. The sole commercial source of natural rubber latex sap is …