SEM and ESEM techniques used for analysis of asphalt binder and mixture: A state of the art review
This paper reviews techniques and analyses performed on microstructure of the asphalt
binder and mixture using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Environmental …
binder and mixture using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Environmental …
Aging characterization of asphalt binders through multi-aspect analyses: A critical review
Asphalt binders, an indispensable component in road infrastructure construction and
maintenance, have been utilized for centuries in the roads. While binders have …
maintenance, have been utilized for centuries in the roads. While binders have …
[HTML][HTML] Analysis of waste polyethylene (PE) and its by-products in asphalt binder
The use of waste plastics in partial asphalt binder replacement and substitute for polymer
modification has the potential to contribute to the sustainability of road infrastructure as well …
modification has the potential to contribute to the sustainability of road infrastructure as well …
Unraveling the modification mechanisms of waste bio-oils and crumb rubber on asphalt binder based on microscopy and chemo-rheology
Waste bio-oils and scrap tires as industrial waste streams have caused serious health risks
and environmental burdens. This study aims to provide a method for hybrid reuse of both …
and environmental burdens. This study aims to provide a method for hybrid reuse of both …
[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive review on the transport and reaction of oxygen and moisture towards coupled oxidative ageing and moisture damage of bitumen
Oxidative ageing and moisture damage are key factors in bitumen degradation and asphalt
pavement deterioration. The effects of oxygen and moisture on bitumen are governed by …
pavement deterioration. The effects of oxygen and moisture on bitumen are governed by …
Application of atomic force (AFM), environmental scanning electron (ESEM) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) in bitumen: A review of the ageing effect
Undoubtedly bitumen's viscoelastic performance has received much attention in the
literature. Especially, the oxidative ageing phenomenon of bitumen has been studied by …
literature. Especially, the oxidative ageing phenomenon of bitumen has been studied by …
Microstructure analysis and mechanical performance of crumb rubber modified asphalt concrete using the dry process
Globally, the vast majority of waste tires are landfilled, with catastrophic ecological
consequences and in particular, serious threats to human health (eg fire, pests and soil …
consequences and in particular, serious threats to human health (eg fire, pests and soil …
Role of rejuvenator properties in determining the activation effects on aged asphalt based on molecular simulations
C Bao, C Zheng, Y Xu, L Nie, Y Wang - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Activating the aromatic aggregates by rejuvenators is essential to improve asphalt
performance but sufficient understanding is further needed. This study provides a method to …
performance but sufficient understanding is further needed. This study provides a method to …
Laboratory study on influence of blending conditions on chemo-thermal characteristics of lignin-modified bitumen
Environmental approaches in the asphalt industry have focused on utilizing waste materials
as modifiers. Lignin is a high-potential bitumen modifier due to its characteristics; however …
as modifiers. Lignin is a high-potential bitumen modifier due to its characteristics; however …
[HTML][HTML] Microstructure of virgin and aged asphalts by small-angle X-ray scattering
D Tang, Y Zhao, D Han, Y **e - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This study employed small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) to characterize the microstructure
of asphalt and investigated the evolving patterns of microstructure during the aging process …
of asphalt and investigated the evolving patterns of microstructure during the aging process …