Aging evolution and sustainability implications of crumb rubberized asphalt binder: A state-of-the-art

L Lyu, EH Fini, J Pei, LD Poulikakos - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Crumb rubberized asphalt binder achieves value-added recycling of waste scrap tires, as
well as enhancement of mechanical properties and aging resistance of asphalt pavements …

[HTML][HTML] State of the art: Multiscale evaluation of bitumen ageing behaviour

Y Hu, W Si, X Kang, Y Xue, H Wang, T Parry, GD Airey - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
Ageing is a common phenomenon that seriously affects the performance and service life of
asphalt pavements. In this paper, multiscale evaluations of bitumen ageing behaviour were …

Microevolution of polymer–bitumen phase interaction in high-viscosity modified bitumen during the aging of reactive oxygen species

M Hu, B Hofko, D Sun, J Mirwald, K Hofer… - ACS Sustainable …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The objective of this study is to investigate the microevolution of the bitumen microstructure,
polymer phase, and polymer–bitumen interaction of high-viscosity modified bitumen (HVMB) …

[HTML][HTML] Understanding bitumen ageing by investigation of its polarity fractions

J Mirwald, S Werkovits, I Camargo, D Maschauer… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Bitumen is a material of significant importance for the roadwork industry and hence for
development of infrastructure, economy and society. Therefore, understanding its ageing …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating bitumen long-term-ageing in the laboratory by spectroscopic analysis of the SARA fractions

J Mirwald, S Werkovits, I Camargo, D Maschauer… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Ageing is an omnipresent phenomenon that affects all materials in earth's atmosphere
including roads. The material most prone to ageing within an asphalt road is its organic …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of UV–Vis light on the oxidation of bitumen in correlation to solar spectral irradiance data

J Mirwald, D Nura, L Eberhardsteiner… - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The ageing behavior of bitumen is a complex phenomenon which is tackled by many studies
in the laboratory and on the field. While ageing parameters like temperature, moisture …

Understanding the aging depth gradient distribution of high viscosity modified asphalt under the effect of solar radiation and diffuse oxygen

M Hu, J Ma, D Sun, S Ling, T Lu… - … Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2021 - ACS Publications
The objective of this study was to investigate the aging depth gradient distribution of high
viscosity modified asphalt (HVMA) under the effect of solar radiation and diffuse oxygen. The …

Changes of components and rheological properties of bitumen under dynamic thermal aging

J Liu, Z Wang, R Luo, G Bian, Q Liang, F Yan - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Bitumen material is inevitably affected by environmental factors in the process of use, which
leads to bitumen aging or oxidation, thus accelerating the performance deterioration of …

Exploring the oxidative mechanisms of bitumen after laboratory short-and long-term ageing

G Pipintakos, H Soenen, HYV Ching, CV Velde… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Understanding the fundamental mechanisms of oxidative ageing in bitumen is considered of
paramount importance in order to take steps towards durable binders able to tackle …

Effects of rejuvenators on bitumen ageing during simulated cyclic reuse: a review

K Schwettmann, N Nytus, S Weigel… - Resources …, 2023 - Elsevier
Single reuse of asphalt is an approved practice, but its success highly depends on restoring
the properties of the aged binder. Rejuvenators have become increasingly important for …