Screw extrusion process used in the polymer modified asphalt field: A review

C Yan, J Yan, Z Zhang, D Yu, S Wang, X Jiang… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polymer modified asphalt (PMA) has been widely used in asphalt pavement due to its
excellent mechanical properties. However most polymer modifiers are not specifically …

A novel foaming additive derived from waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for low-carbon warm mix asphalt

F Zou, X Xu, R Chen, J Lan, G Li, Z Tan, J Xu… - Resources …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution is growing relentlessly due to the careless disposal of waste plastic
products. This study focuses on converting waste plastic bottles into a foaming additive for …

Kinetics and toxicological potential of heavy metal leaching from asphalt pavements

F Zou, Z Leng, Z Tan, D Li, M Han, G Lu… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
The leaching of heavy metals from asphalt pavement has attracted increasing attention due
to its associated environmental risks. Comprehending the leaching process is crucial for …

A systematic review on sustainable utilization of plastic waste in asphalt: assessing environmental and health impact, performance, and economic viability

R Mohammadi, M Ameri - Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2024 - Springer
Increasing amount of plastic waste (PW) poses a global challenge that necessitates
multifaceted strategies. Repurposing PW in asphalt pavement is a sustainable strategy with …

Thermal-and-mechanochemical recycling of waste polypropylene into maleated-epoxided degradation products as warm-mix asphalt modifier: Performance …

X Xu, Y Chu, Y Luo, Y Peng, N Yang, J Yan… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polypropylene (PP) wastes do not easily mix with asphalt binder to reach a uniformly
dispersed phase at a regular blending temperature as a result of its very high melting …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanochemical preparation and performance evaluations of bitumen-used waste polypropylene modifiers

T Hu, Y Luo, Y Zhu, Y Chu, G Hu, X Xu - Case Studies in Construction …, 2024 - Elsevier
The value-added recycling of waste polypropylene (PP) as asphalt modifiers has been a
popular research topic in recent years, but high blending temperatures and asphalt smoke …

Infrastructure in the Age of Pandemics: Utilizing Polypropylene-Based Mask Waste for Durable and Sustainable Road Pavements

N Nciri, N Kim - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
When navigating the environmental exigencies precipitated by global pandemics, the
escalation of mask waste presents a multifaceted dilemma. In this avant-garde research, we …

[HTML][HTML] Application of fume silica nanoparticles to improve high-temperature rheological performance of terminal blend rubberized asphalt

B Shi, S Zhou - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aims to evaluate the impact of fume silica nanoparticles (FSNPs) on the high-
temperature rheological properties of terminal blend rubberized asphalt (TBRA). In this …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanochemical Upcycling of Waste Polypropylene into Warm-Mix Modifier for Asphalt Pavement Incorporating Recycled Concrete Aggregates

J Hu, X Jiang, Y Chu, S Xu, X Xu - Polymers, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
To solve the problems on resource utilization and environmental pollution of waste concrete
and waste polypropylene (PP) plastics, the recycling of them into asphalt pavement is a …

Physicochemical Rejuvenation of Aged Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene-Modified Bitumen through Joint Use of Polyurethane Prepolymer and Tall Oil for Maintaining High …

X Xu, Y Chu, S Li, Z Liu, X Chen, G Lu… - Journal of Materials in …, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
Conventional rejuvenation techniques, such as adding oil-based substances, are proved
very effective to improve some properties of aged styrene-butadiene-styrene modified …