Sustainable polymers are materials derived from renewable, recycled and waste carbon
resources and their combinations, which at the end of life can be recycled, biodegraded or …

Plastics, renowned for their outstanding properties and extensive applications, assume an
indispensable and irreplaceable role in modern society. However, the ubiquitous …

The use of waste plastic and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in roadway construction
has been considered as sustainable paving practice due to its potential environmental and …

Pressures on the current plastic waste management infrastructure has made the growth of
new sustainable recycling capacities crucial. Pyrolysis is an emerging thermochemical …

The use of waste products in the production of asphalt binders and asphalt mixtures has
become widespread due to economic and environmental benefits. In particular, the use of …

This study conducts a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) on converting waste
vehicle tyres into recycled crumb rubber (CR) granules as an alternative polymer for …

Large quantities of waste generated in the municipal, commercial and industrial and
construction and demolition sectors have caused widespread environmental issues. The …

The use of plastic has become deeply ingrained in our society, and there are no indications
that its prevalence will decrease in the foreseeable future. This article provides a …

Navigating the complex pavement system to the circular economy is a multi-dimensional
and time-consuming endeavour. Obstructed by lock-in mechanisms of the prevailing “take …

The failure of bituminous pavements takes place due to heavy traffic loads and weather-
related conditions, such as moisture, temperature, and UV radiation. To overcome or …