Asphaltenes, complex aromatic compounds from various carbonaceous sources, could be
obtained by solvent dissolution, filtration and adsorption. It was difficult to clarify the …

This review examines new techniques and applications of organic petrography in source-
rock reservoir petroleum systems that have occurred along with development of the global …

Wax in asphalt is an important factor that affects the life cycle cost of flexible pavements. Due
to limitations in characterization methods for asphalt microstructure, deficiencies in our …

Microplastics contamination is reported for the first time on Mytilus chilensis from Ushuaia
Bay, one of the most remote areas of South America. Our results demonstrate the …

The application of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for everyday quantitative
analysis is hindered by the point-to-point variability of SERS substrates that arises due to the …

Recently, nanotechnology has been effectively used in the field of road pavement. Oxidation
and aging of asphalt cause deterioration of road pavements and increase asphalt-related …

Microplastics (MPs) have been identified in diverse marine invertebrates; however, there are
few studies on limpets. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the presence of MPs in …

The review concerns the state of the art, the advances in and prospects for application of
surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) in chemical analysis. Key advantages …

After years of research into the heavy components of crude oil, asphaltenes are still one of
the most complex and unknown organic molecules. During these years, asphaltene has …

To better understand the mechanism of precipitation and dissolution of the crystalline wax in
asphalt, it is necessary to investigate the phase transition process of asphalt at different …