Bitumen, a product mostly used as a binder in road construction, has been subject of
numerous scientific investigations with the goal to optimise its function as an engineering …

Los Angeles is a major hotspot for ozone and particulate matter air pollution in the United
States. Ozone and PM2. 5 in this region have not improved substantially for the past decade …

Current researches in the pavement engineering field are neglecting the influence of the
chemical structure of curing agents on rheological properties of waterborne epoxy resin …

Oxidative aging induces significant stiffening of asphalt binders that leads to a pronounced
reduction in the overall durability of asphalt pavements. The strategic implementation of …

Bitumen is an important construction material applied as sealing material in roofing
membranes and as binding material in roads. Due to its organic nature, it is prone to …

Asphalt roads and waterproofing membranes on roofs are exposed to sunlight, which
induces irreversible changes in those materials. The underlying chemical processes initially …

It is well documented that most bituminous binders contain crystallisable material. This
crystallisable fraction, often referred to as paraffinic or natural wax, is associated with the …

Understanding the composition and evolution of atmospheric organic vapors is crucial for
exploring their impact on air quality. However, the molecular and seasonal characteristics of …

The aim of this study was to provide insights into the chemical mechanism by which, over the
course of its lifetime, bitumen in road surfacings reacts with oxygen in the atmosphere …

The simulation of field aging using laboratory techniques is an essential prerequisite in the
design of high-quality asphalt mixtures. Previous studies in this area have indicated the …