Chemical Characterization of Polymer-Modified Asphalt and Rubber-Modified Asphalt
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 1683
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Interests: design, construction, and maintenance of pavements; low carbon materials; micromechanics for road materials; discrete element modeling and finite element modeling techniques; recycled materials for civil engineering
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Interests: pavement performance evaluation; pavement performance measurement; experimental characterization; paving materials
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Interests: fatigue and fracture behavior of asphalt materials; asphalt binder rheology and chemistry; mechanical behavior of viscoelastic materials; computational modeling of flexible pavements and materials; sustainable solutions to pavement construction problems; design and construction practices for flexible pavements
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are currently exploring advancements in the field of polymer-modified asphalt and rubber-modified asphalt, both of which have shown substantial improvements through the incorporation of polymer/rubber materials. Commonly used polymers in this domain include synthetic types, such as styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS), styrene–butadiene rubber (SBR), and ethylene–vinyl acetate (EVA), among others. These polymers enhance the asphalt's performance, making it increasingly adaptable for a range of applications, particularly in demanding environments. Similarly, rubber materials are often derived from recycled tire rubber, although other sources are also viable.
We are inviting contributions that explore the intricacies of polymer- and rubber-modified asphalt. This includes research that delves into the composition, structure, and properties of these pavement materials. We are particularly interested in studies focusing on the development, evaluation, and practical applications of modified asphalt binders. The goal is to facilitate the creation of sustainable, durable pavements.
Through the exchange of knowledge and insights in these areas, our objective is to advance the field of pavement engineering towards more environmentally friendly and resilient solutions.
Prof. Dr. Zhanping You
Prof. Dr. Miao Yu
Dr. Ramez M. Hajj
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- modified bitumen
- polymer
- rubber
- novel asphalt binders
- asphalt materials
- pavement materials analysis
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