Review of interfacial adhesion between asphalt and aggregate based on molecular dynamics

J Xu, B Ma, W Mao, W Si, X Wang - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Asphalt materials are uneven and complex organic matter, and the properties of asphalt–
aggregate interfaces are also complex. This makes it difficult for researchers to understand …

[HTML][HTML] Review on the diffusive and interfacial performance of bituminous materials: From a perspective of molecular dynamics simulation

S Ren, X Liu, P Lin, Y Gao, S Erkens - Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2022 - Elsevier
The cohesive and adhesive performances of bituminous materials significantly affect the
service life of asphalt pavement. The molecular dynamics (MD) simulation method has been …

Towards an understanding of diffusion mechanism of bio-rejuvenators in aged asphalt binder through molecular dynamics simulation

H Ding, H Wang, X Qu, A Varveri, J Gao… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is a hot research topic in the field of road
engineering, as there are still many issues to overcome so as to become standard …

Dynamic chemistry approach for self-healing of polymer-modified asphalt: A state-of-the-art review

K Wei, X Cao, Y Wu, Z Cheng, B Tang… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
With the development of long-life asphalt pavement, it has attracted considerable attention to
improving the durability of pavement engineering materials. An effective action is the use of …

Effect of Waste-Oil regenerant on diffusion and fusion behaviors of asphalt recycling using molecular dynamics simulation

J Wang, Q Li, Y Lu, S Luo - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
In field asphalt hot recycling project, the diffusion and fusion of virgin and aged asphalt
generates the weak interface under stress concentration. In this study, the representative …

An atomistic study on the thermomechanical properties of graphene and functionalized graphene sheets modified asphalt

F Nie, W Jian, D Lau - Carbon, 2021 - Elsevier
Functionalized graphene is potential to become the next generation of modifier for asphalt
pavements which require long-term durability in service. However, the reinforcing …

Multiscale revelation of asphalt morphology and adhesion performance evolution during stress relaxation process

F Xu, J Deng, Y Liu, H Xie, Z Long, B Dai, H Yang… - Fuel, 2025 - Elsevier
The objective of this study is to investigate the evolution of asphalt morphology and
adhesion properties during stress relaxation using atomic force microscopy (AFM) and …

Study on the interfacial contact behavior of carbon nanotubes and asphalt binders and adhesion energy of modified asphalt on aggregate surface by using molecular …

W Cui, W Huang, HMZ Hassan, X Cai, K Wu - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this work, a comprehensive study has been conducted on the interfacial contact behavior
of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and asphalt binders as well as the influence of multi-walled …

Characterization of nanoscale cracking at the interface between virgin and aged asphalt binders based on molecular dynamics simulations

YL Yaphary, Z Leng, H Wang, S Ren, G Lu - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Low-temperature cracking is a major concern to improve the utilization of recycled asphalt
mixture (RAM). A mechanism by which the crack propagates can provide a basis for …

[HTML][HTML] Balancing the sustainable component of ethylene-vinyl acetate for achieved better compatibility improvement of wax-based warm mix additives in bitumen

H Zhang, S Ren, Y Qiu - Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) polymers are always doped into waxy bitumen to inhibit
network of wax crystals in bitumen. However, the compatibility improvement behaviors …