[HTML][HTML] Aging evolution and sustainability implications of crumb rubberized asphalt binder: a state-of-the-art

L Lyu, EH Fini, J Pei, LD Poulikakos - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
Crumb rubberized asphalt binder achieves value-added recycling of waste scrap tires, as
well as enhancement of mechanical properties and aging resistance of asphalt pavements …

Microevolution of polymer–bitumen phase interaction in high-viscosity modified bitumen during the aging of reactive oxygen species

M Hu, B Hofko, D Sun, J Mirwald, K Hofer… - ACS Sustainable …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The objective of this study is to investigate the microevolution of the bitumen microstructure,
polymer phase, and polymer–bitumen interaction of high-viscosity modified bitumen (HVMB) …

Investigation of the effects of chemical modification and oxidative aging on the properties and compatibility of rubber asphalt based on thermodynamic principles

J Li, H Jiang, F Han, Z Lin, Z Zhao, X Jin… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study is based on the principles of thermodynamics and utilizes the Hansen solubility
parameter theory and molecular dynamics simulation techniques. By introducing solubility …

The Aging of Polymers under Electromagnetic Radiation

C Maraveas, IV Kyrtopoulos, KG Arvanitis, T Bartzanas - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Polymeric materials degrade as they react with environmental conditions such as
temperature, light, and humidity. Electromagnetic radiation from the Sun's ultraviolet rays …

[HTML][HTML] Nanoscale evolution of rubber-oil modified asphalt binder after thermal and UV aging

L Lyu, J Pei, NA Burnham, EH Fini… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Thermal oxidation and ultraviolet exposure cause complex micro-scale chemical changes in
asphalt binders, leading to severe deterioration of pavements. The aging-induced evolution …

Oxidation and polymer degradation characteristics of high viscosity modified asphalts under various aging environments

G Sun, X Zhu, Q Zhang, C Yan, W Ning… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
High viscosity modified asphalt (HVMA) was the core material to build ecological permeable
pavement, while it was prone to aging, which limited its applications for urban sustainability …

Exploration for UV aging characteristics of asphalt binders based on response surface methodology: Insights from the UV aging influencing factors and their …

H Liu, Z Zhang, Z Tian, C Lu - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
To explore the UV aging characteristics of asphalt, effects of potential influencing factors as
well as their interactions on asphalt's properties were investigated with the aid of Response …

Changes in rheological and low-temperature characteristics of rubberized asphalt containing castor-based bio-oil under thermal-oxidative exposure

T Zhou, S Wan, Z Dong - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The proposed bio-modified rubberized asphalt (BMRA) technology integrates bio-oil and
crumb rubber modifications, offering cost savings, waste reuse, improved asphalt …

Characterization and molecular mechanism of the thermal-oxidative gradient aging behavior in asphalt films

Q Liu, B Yu, AC Falchetto, D Wang, J Liu, W Bo - Measurement, 2022 - Elsevier
To investigate the aging differences of asphalt films in the vertical aggregate direction, a
three-layers model of oxygen-asphalt-aggregate was generated to explore the molecular …

Performance study on anti-weather aging combinations for high-content polymer modified asphalt and comparison by improved multi-scale mathematical TOPSIS …

M Hu, D Sun, G Sun, Y Sun, J Ouyang - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Novel materials with anti-aging functionality play a crucial role in delaying the aging process
and extending the service life of asphalt pavement. The objective of this study is to employ …