Understanding the link between molecular composition and macro-mechanical performance
of asphalt binder is crucial for the selection, modification and performance prediction of …

The integration of various polymers in bitumen is common practice to reduce its thermal
susceptibility. Nowadays, recycled materials are re-purposed in roads to improve the overall …

This work presents a study on the potential use of recycled linear low-density polyethylene
(RLLDPE) as a substitute for virgin polymers to produce hybrid polymer modified bitumen …

Although the use of polymeric additives has been widely accepted as a promising strategy to
improve broad spectrum of pavement deficiencies, aging-induced mechanisms of polymer …

This article presents an investigation of 6 different triblock SBS (styrene-butadien-styrene)
polymers with different structure (radial and linear) and different butadien: styrene ratio, used …

Abstract Styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) is widely used in asphalt modification and the
investigations about SBS modified asphalt are focused on high temperature property …

Polymer modification of bitumen has been commonly performed since the 1980s in order to
decrease bitumen (and pavement) susceptibility to high and low temperatures, allowing …

This paper deals with the poorly understood effects of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS)
copolymer on the bitumen performance. It focuses on determining the impact of various …

Polymer-modified bitumen undergoes phase separation during storage due to a lack of
compatibility between the polymers and bitumen. However, phase separation can be …

Nanoindentation is a relatively new technique which has been used to measure
nanomechanical properties of surface layers of bulk materials and of thin films. In this study …