TY  - EJOU
AU  - Zhang, Aimin 
AU  - Lu, Mingzhi 

TI  - Analysis of Highway Asphalt Modified with Recycled Rubber and Waste Plastics
T2  - Fluid Dynamics \& Materials Processing

PY  - 2022
VL  - 18
IS  - 4
SN  - 1555-2578

AB  - In this study, it is shown how recycled rubber and waste plastics can modify the softening point and penetration of asphalt traditionally used for highways. It is shown that the modified asphalt can meet the performance index requirements when the components are present with a certain proportion or relative ratio (1:3.5). The dispersion process of the masterbatch in base asphalt can effectively be implemented, with good results and a smaller mixing time. The proposed approach may be regarded as a good strategy to achieve energy savings and protection of the environment.
KW  - Recycled rubber; low-density polyethylene; waste polyethylene; polymer materials; modified asphalt

DO  - 10.32604/fdmp.2022.018995