Molecular dynamics simulation of adhesion at the asphalt-aggregate interface: A review

Y Tang, Z Fu, G Raos, F Ma, P Zhao, Y Hou - Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024 - Elsevier
Interfacial adhesion at the molecular level is a complex process, where the key players
(asphalt, aggregates, water, and air) are in a dynamic state of structural equilibrium, varying …

[HTML][HTML] Full range of mode I and II cracking performance of asphalt mixtures containing low to high reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) contents; modified by recycling …

P Bazoobandi, HR Karimi, SR Mousavi, F Karimi… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is a recycled material that can decrease the
consumption of virgin materials; however, it increases stiffness and brittleness, resulting in …

[HTML][HTML] State-of-the-Art Review on the Behavior of Bio-Asphalt Binders and Mixtures

GG Al-Khateeb, SA Alattieh, W Zeiada, C Castorena - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Asphalt binder is the most common material used in road construction. However, the need
for more durable and safer pavements requires a better understanding of asphalt's aging …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of utilization of rejuvenator in asphalt mixtures containing recycled asphalt pavement at high ratios

M Saltan, MH Khaliqi - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigated the properties of asphalt mixtures, including recycled asphalt
pavement, at high ratios. In addition, to improve the properties of asphalt mixtures containing …

Towards a durable and sustainable warm mix asphalt: Techno-economic and environmental evaluation considering balanced mix design approach

AA Yousefi, BS Underwood, A Ghodrati… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2025 - Elsevier
In response to the worldwide inclination towards sustainability and circular economy targets,
there is a need to employ innovative and eco-friendly paving technologies. This research …

Phenomenological modeling of aging and rejuvenation on asphalt binder fatigue characteristics

S Gulzar, LG Xue, J Preciado, A Fried… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Recycling agents (RAs) have been explored as additives to enhance the properties of
recycled asphalt binders. Despite extensive research on RAs, a critical knowledge gap …

[HTML][HTML] Maximizing the circularity of asphalt pavements by improving the RAP content in recycled asphalt mixtures

W Si, B Zhang, X Zhang, W **a, X Cheng, X Luo… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
To increase the content of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) materials in reconstructed
asphalt pavements, this study introduced an enhanced graded recycling (EGR) method …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of Fractionation Process and Addition of Composite Crumb Rubber-Modified Asphalt on Road Performance Variability of Recycled Asphalt Mixtures with …

W Wei, C Ji, H Song, Z Li, Z Liu, L Sun, Z Zhou - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The application of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) can help reduce resource waste and
environmental pollution in road construction. However, so far, only a small percentage of …

Performance restoration of aged SBS-modified asphalt in RAP via dry-process SBS modifier diffusion at the interface of aggregate-aged asphalt-virgin asphalt

F Dong, Y Jiang, X Yu, Y **, J Lu, L Wan… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
To address and recycle more RAP (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement), dry-process SBS
(Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene) modifier was applied in hot in-place recycling. Molecular …

[HTML][HTML] Towards critical low-temperature relaxation indicators for effective rejuvenation efficiency evaluation of rejuvenator-aged bitumen blends

S Ren, X Liu, S Erkens - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
The relaxation behavior affected by aging and rejuvenation plays a crucial role in its low-
temperature cracking potential of bitumen. However, there are limited studies on the …