[HTML][HTML] A review of polymer-modified asphalt binder: Modification mechanisms and mechanical properties

Q Yang, J Lin, X Wang, D Wang, N **e, X Shi - Cleaner Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The significant increase in the number of vehicles, traffic speed, and load has significantly
reduced the lifespan of pavements and increased maintenance costs. Therefore, the …

Natural rubber as a renewable and sustainable bio-modifier for pavement applications: A review

AH Ansari, FM Jakarni, R Muniandy, S Hassim… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
The increasing demand for non-renewable resources such as bitumen is a significant
problem in the pavement industry. Flexible pavement primarily relies on and consumes a …

Investigating non-petroleum-based biodegradable polymers as eco-friendly and sustainable materials in asphalt modification: A review on natural rubbers and natural …

X Luo, F Muttaqin, Y Zhang - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
Bitumen, a vital component in asphalt mixtures for road construction, confronts persistent
challenges stemming from traffic loads and temperature fluctuations, leading to issues such …

Mechanical performance of cup lump rubber modified asphalt mixtures incorporating polyphosphoric acid

AH Ansari, FM Jakarni, R Muniandy, S Hassim… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural rubber (NR) producing countries face rubber production and price fluctuations. NR
production's high cost and low market price have produced an extensive demand for …

[HTML][HTML] Property improvement of thermosetting natural rubber asphalt binder by mineral oil

Y Yan, R Guo, Z Liu, Y Yang, XY Wang - Journal of Materials Research and …, 2023 - Elsevier
To achieve environmental sustainability, a new type of thermosetting binder, namely
thermosetting natural rubber asphalt binder (TNRA), was prepared using natural rubber …

[HTML][HTML] Viscosity prediction model of natural rubber-modified asphalt at high temperatures

Y Yan, R Guo, C Cheng, C Fu, Y Yang - Polymer Testing, 2022 - Elsevier
Viscosity is a physical indicator of the flow behavior of asphalt at high temperatures, and the
mixing and compaction quality of asphalt mixtures depends on it; however, previous studies …

Cement-based and alkali-activated controlled low-strength materials made from cup lump rubber for use as road materials

T Chompoorat, N Sangsai… - Road Materials and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This research explores the use of cup lump rubber (CLR), an agricultural by-product, as a
component in controlled low-strength material (CLSM) for pavement applications in road …

Potential additives in natural rubber-modified bitumen: A review

NF Rohayzi, HYB Katman, MR Ibrahim, S Norhisham… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Conventional bitumen pavement is no longer suitable for handling increasing loads and
weather variations, which cause road deterioration, Thus, the modification of bitumen has …

Effect of vulcanisation on the properties of natural rubber-modified asphalt

Y Yan, H Huan, R Guo, Y He, K Tang - Industrial Crops and Products, 2024 - Elsevier
Natural rubber (NR), a bio-based polymer, has significant potential for economic and
environmental sustainability when used as an asphalt modifier in flexible pavements. In this …

A review on membrane separation in natural rubber processing: Concentration, recovery and treatment

ZH Chang, LHT Lyly, JY Sum - Chemical Engineering and Processing …, 2023 - Elsevier
The surging demand for rubber gloves is fueled by growing health, hygiene, and safety
awareness among the people. However, the production of rubber gloves relies heavily on …