This paper reviews techniques and analyses performed on microstructure of the asphalt
binder and mixture using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Environmental …

Oxidative ageing and moisture damage are key factors in bitumen degradation and asphalt
pavement deterioration. The effects of oxygen and moisture on bitumen are governed by …

The use of waste plastics in partial asphalt binder replacement and substitute for polymer
modification has the potential to contribute to the sustainability of road infrastructure as well …

Waste bio-oils and scrap tires as industrial waste streams have caused serious health risks
and environmental burdens. This study aims to provide a method for hybrid reuse of both …

Undoubtedly bitumen's viscoelastic performance has received much attention in the
literature. Especially, the oxidative ageing phenomenon of bitumen has been studied by …

Asphalt binders, an indispensable component in road infrastructure construction and
maintenance, have been utilized for centuries in the roads. While binders have …

Globally, the vast majority of waste tires are landfilled, with catastrophic ecological
consequences and in particular, serious threats to human health (eg fire, pests and soil …

Activating the aromatic aggregates by rejuvenators is essential to improve asphalt
performance but sufficient understanding is further needed. This study provides a method to …

Environmental approaches in the asphalt industry have focused on utilizing waste materials
as modifiers. Lignin is a high-potential bitumen modifier due to its characteristics; however …

This study employed small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) to characterize the microstructure
of asphalt and investigated the evolving patterns of microstructure during the aging process …