Discussion on molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of the asphalt materials

H Yao, J Liu, M Xu, J Ji, Q Dai, Z You - Advances in Colloid and Interface …, 2022 - Elsevier
The application of asphalt materials in pavement engineering has been increasingly
widespread and sophisticated over the past several decades. Variations in the properties of …

A review on compatibility between crumb rubber and asphalt binder

W Zheng, H Wang, Y Chen, J Ji, Z You… - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
The compatibility between crumb rubber (CR) and asphalt binder plays a key role in the
storage stability and rheological performance of rubberized asphalt binder. This review …

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 …

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 …

Using waste plastics as asphalt modifier: A review

F Xu, Y Zhao, K Li - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

Influence of sea salt on the interfacial adhesion of bitumen–aggregate systems by molecular dynamics simulation

Z Long, X Tang, Y Ding, M Miljković, A Khanal… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
This research investigated the influence of sea salt on the adhesion properties of bitumen–
aggregate systems by molecular dynamics simulations in order to fundamentally understand …

Unraveling the modification mechanisms of waste bio-oils and crumb rubber on asphalt binder based on microscopy and chemo-rheology

L Lyu, P Mikhailenko, Z Piao, EH Fini, J Pei… - Resources …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Production mechanism of high-quality carbon black from high-temperature pyrolysis of waste tire

H Jiang, Y Zhu, J Yu, W Cheng, H Yang… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
High-temperature pyrolysis of waste tires is a promising method to produce high-quality
carbon black. In this study, carbon black formation characteristics were investigated during …

Surface activation of scrap tire crumb rubber to improve compatibility of rubberized asphalt

J Li, Z Chen, F Xiao, SN Amirkhanian - Resources, conservation and …, 2021 - Elsevier
The management of scrap tires became a great concern nowadays. Crumb rubber (CR)
derived from the grinding of scrap tires has successfully been used as modifier for the …

[HTML][HTML] Molecular dynamics simulation on bulk bitumen systems and its potential connections to macroscale performance: Review and discussion

S Ren, X Liu, P Lin, Y Gao, S Erkens - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation plays an effective role in predicting the critical
properties and explaining the macroscale phenomenon at the nanoscale. This review …