Molecular dynamics simulation of adhesion at the asphalt-aggregate interface: A review

Y Tang, Z Fu, G Raos, F Ma, P Zhao, Y Hou - Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024 - Elsevier
Interfacial adhesion at the molecular level is a complex process, where the key players
(asphalt, aggregates, water, and air) are in a dynamic state of structural equilibrium, varying …

Adhesion failure mechanism of asphalt-aggregate interface under an extreme saline environment: A molecular dynamics study

Y Zou, Y Gao, A Chen, S Wu, Y Li, H Xu, H Wang… - Applied Surface …, 2024 - Elsevier
The extreme saline environment seriously threatens the service life of asphalt pavement.
The interface adhesion failure between asphalt and aggregate is fundamental to pavement …

Evaluation of the interface adhesion mechanism between SBS asphalt and aggregates under UV aging through molecular dynamics

H Yu, J Ge, G Qian, C Shi, C Zhang, W Dai, T Xie… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The bonding characteristics between asphalt and aggregates have an important role in
influencing the strength of asphalt mixtures. To clarify the bonding mechanism at the …

Rheological properties and viscosity reduction mechanism of aromatic/naphthenic oil pre-swelling crumb rubber modified asphalt

X Zhao, F Li, X Zhang, J Cao, X Wang - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Using light oil to pretreat the crumb rubber (CR) could reduce the viscosity of the modified
asphalt, thereby enhancing its compatibility with asphalt binder and improving the …

Interfacial interaction behavior of recycled asphalt pavement: Molecular dynamics simulation

Y Tan, J Xie, J Song, J Xu, X Li - Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Recycling waste asphalt mixture (WAM) to prepare recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) is an
important measure to handle road construction waste. Asphalt-aggregate interface (AAI) and …

Perspectives on the Application of Waste Materials in Asphalt Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulations: A Review

H Yao, J Zeng, J Liu, Y Wang, X Li, Q Dai, Z You - Energy & Fuels, 2024 - ACS Publications
During the last few decades, industrial waste has increased at an alarming rate, and the
recycling of waste materials has always been an urgent problem to be solved. While the …

A comprehensive evaluation of crumb rubber modified asphalt-aggregate interfacial behavior and the effect of water: Molecular dynamics simulation and experimental …

G Huang, Z Chen, Y Bi, S Wang, J Zhang, AC Falchetto - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
The incorporation of crumb rubber (CR) makes the asphalt-aggregate interfacial properties
highly complex and uncertain, while water is a key environmental factor causing interfacial …

Evaluating the interfacial properties between crumb rubber modified asphalt and aggregates using molecular dynamics simulation methods

B Jiao, B Pan, F Liu, P Yin, Z Li - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
In the present study, the molecular dynamics (MD) simulation methods were used to
investigate the interfacial properties of crumb rubber modified asphalt (CRMA)-aggregates …

Evaluation of styrene butadiene rubber asphalt modification mechanism and adhesion effect based on molecular simulation

T Xie, Z He, H Yu, Y Ma, C Shi, C Zhang, J Ge, W Dai - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
Recycled rubber materials represent an environmentally sustainable option as asphalt
modifiers. This research delves into the modification effects of Styrene Butadiene Rubber …

Interfacial characteristics between bitumen and corrosion products on steel slag surface from molecular scale

H Xu, Y Zou, G Airey, H Wang, H Zhang, S Wu… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Corrosion commonly happened on the surface of steel slag during the weathering and
accumulation process, whose products would form weak points and affect the interface …