This article reviews the state-of-the-art application of AFM in the field of bitumen materials.
The working principle of conventional AFM and its derivative technologies including AFM …

Warm mix asphalt (WMA) from different warm mix technologies (WMT's) can be prepared
and compacted at reduced temperatures in comparison to hot mix asphalt (HMA). WMT's …

Understanding the link between molecular composition and macro-mechanical performance
of asphalt binder is crucial for the selection, modification and performance prediction of …

To reveal the microstructural evolution of asphalt at the nanoscale, this study utilizes an
atomic force microscope (AFM) to observe the surface morphology of asphalt and employs …

The objective of this study is to develop a method for rapidly identifying oil sources and
controlling the quality of asphalt based on infrared spectroscopy. An identification method of …

This study investigates the changes and relationship between micro and macro properties of
base bitumen and styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS)-modified bitumen during aging. Fourier …

Novel materials with anti-aging functionality play a crucial role in delaying the aging process
and extending the service life of asphalt pavement. The objective of this study is to employ …

To comprehend the deterioration of adhesion property for styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS)
modified asphalt in salt-freeze-thawing environment, the surface microstructure and …

The asphalt industry has been increasingly concerned with solutions to develop new binder
materials from sustainable resources that meet environmental and technical criteria. In this …

Organic rectorite (OREC) can significantly improve the resistance of asphalt to deformation
and aging, but it tends to cause low-temperature cracking. To solve this defect, a novel idea …