A comprehensive review on the usage of nanomaterials in asphalt mixes

K Debbarma, B Debnath, PP Sarkar - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The growing demand for infrastructural developments has boosted the expansion of road
networks, and the developers are not only focusing on road lengths but also trying to …

The use of zinc oxide in asphalts

HA Rondón-Quintana, JC Ruge-Cárdenas… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a wide-gap semiconducting material which is chemically stable at high
temperatures and has been shown to be compatible with asphalt binders. Additionally …

Synthesis and antimicrobial applications of ZnO nanostructures: A review

M Izzi, MC Sportelli, L Torsi, RA Picca… - ACS Applied Nano …, 2023 - ACS Publications
ZnO nanostructures (ZnO NSs) are able to provide significant antimicrobial activity, ensuring
high biocompatibility, good chemical stability, and low toxicity. Such versatility has led to …

Performance and mechanism of using low-cost fumed silica nanoparticles in enhancing high viscosity modified asphalt

S Zhou, J Yan, W Ning, S Li, C Ai, C Yan - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Fumed silica nanoparticles (FSNPs) have shown significant potential in polymer
modification due to their economic viability. This study aims to explore the impact of FSNPs …

An overview of micro-and nano-dispersion additives for asphalt and bitumen for road construction

K Korniejenko, M Nykiel, M Choinska, A Jexembayeva… - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The main motivations for the development of research in the area of appropriate additives for
asphalt and bitumen are the enhancement of their properties and improvement of their …

[HTML][HTML] Nanomaterials for modified asphalt and their effects on viscosity characteristics: a comprehensive review

H Huang, Y Wang, X Wu, J Zhang, X Huang - Nanomaterials, 2024 - mdpi.com
The application of nanomaterials as modifiers in the field of asphalt is increasingly
widespread, and this paper aims to systematically review research on the impact of …

[HTML][HTML] The influence of zinc oxide-silicate composites on the aging resistance of asphalt

Q Zhu, Z He, Y Lu, X Zhang - Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Asphalt binder is susceptible to aging from heat, air and sunlight exposure during service,
leading to pavement distresses. This study aimed to improve the aging resistance of asphalt …

Aging Resistance Evaluation of an Asphalt Mixture Modified with Zinc Oxide

HA Rondón-Quintana, CA Zafra-Mejía… - Infrastructures, 2024 - mdpi.com
The phenomenon of the oxidation and aging of asphalt binders affects the strength and
durability of asphalt mixtures in pavements. Several studies are trying to improve the …

Interactions between Nanoclay, CTAB and Linear/Star Shaped Polymers

E Grządka, E Godek, G Słowik, A Kowalczuk… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The influence of star-shaped (PAA-SS) and linear polyacrylic acid (PAA) with different
molecular weights (high—PAA-HMW and low—PAA-LMW) on the structure of the adsorption …

Temperature sensitivity and performance evaluation of asphalt cement incorporating different types of waste polymers

M Enıeb, A Eltwati, MA Al-Jumaili - Journal of Innovative …, 2021 - dergipark.org.tr
There is significant evidence that utilizing polymers improves asphalt cement characteristics,
preserve the environment, and increases industrial-economic benefits. Consequently, the …