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 …

Self-healing microcapsule properties improvement technology: Key challenges and solutions for application in asphalt materials

X Xu, L Yuan, P Cong, Z Wang, X Zhou, J Wang… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Self-healing microcapsules, as an effective method for repairing microcracks in asphalt
pavement, are attracting widespread attention. However, the functionality and application of …

Effect of nano-reduced graphene oxide (NRGO) on long-term fracture behavior of Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA)

F **ong, M Zarei, E Tabasi, A Naseri… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Recent studies have shown that in addition to ambient temperature, time-dependent factors
such as temperature cycles and freeze–thaw cycles (FTCs) affect the speed of creation and …

Experimental study on mechanism, aging, rheology and fatigue performance of carbon nanomaterial/SBS-modified asphalt binders

R Wang, M Yue, Y **ong, J Yue - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
This study employs two carbon nanomaterial (ie, graphene oxide, GO; carbon nanotubes,
CNT)/polymer (ie, styrene-butadienestyrene, SBS) composites to modify asphalt binder for …

Mechanistic study of graphene reinforcement of rheological performance of recycled polyethylene modified asphalt: A new observation from molecular dynamics …

K Hu, C Yu, Q Yang, Z Li, W Zhang, T Zhang… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of recycled polyethylene (RPE)-modified asphalt not only allows for significant
consumption of waste plastics, but also enhances the performance of the asphalt matrix …

Exploiting the synergetic effects of graphene and carbon nanotubes on the mechanical properties of bitumen composites

Q Yang, Y Qian, Z Fan, J Lin, D Wang, J Zhong… - Carbon, 2021 - Elsevier
Functional carbon nanomaterials are incorporated in bitumen composites to enhance their
mechanical performance; however, this process is significantly hindered by the poor …

[HTML][HTML] Analysis of the storage stability property of carbon nanotube/recycled polyethylene-modified asphalt using molecular dynamics simulations

C Yu, K Hu, Q Yang, D Wang, W Zhang, G Chen… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can improve the storage properties of modified asphalt by
enhancing the interfacial adhesion of recycled polyethylene (RPE) and base asphalt. In this …

Performance evaluation of bitumen with a homogeneous dispersion of carbon nanotubes

Q Yang, X Li, L Zhang, Y Qian, Y Qi, HS Kouhestani… - Carbon, 2020 - Elsevier
Nano-modified bitumen binders can be tailored to exhibit excellent properties for potential
application in pavement engineering. However, a homogeneous dispersion of nano …

Micro-scale investigation of aging gradient within bitumen film around air-binder interface

Q Liu, J Wu, L **e, Z Zhang, X Ma, M Oeser - Fuel, 2021 - Elsevier
The aging issue of bitumen is one of the most concerned topics for the bituminous pavement
duration. Currently, the laboratory accelerates the aging by applying high temperature and …

Rheological, healing and microstructural properties of unmodified and crumb rubber modified asphalt incorporated with graphene/carbon black composite

J Liu, P Hao, Z Dou, J Wang, L Ma - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Graphene, featuring excellent mechanical, electrical, thermal, and optical properties, has
received increasing attention in asphalt modification. However, high production costs and …