Function-Oriented Modified Asphalt and Its Mixtures: Enhancing Pavement Performance and Sustainable Applications
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 August 2026 | Viewed by 775
Special Issue Editors
Interests: functional pavement surface; intelligent design of asphalt and asphalt mixtures; health monitoring and management of asphalt pavements
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Traditional asphalt pavements face significant challenges in durability and performance under demanding conditions (heavy traffic, extreme climates, aging). The increasing demand for sustainable infrastructure necessitates innovative solutions. Function-oriented modification of asphalt binders and mixtures offers a promising pathway to enhance performance, extend service life, and reduce environmental impact. This Special Issue focuses on research advancing asphalt materials through targeted functional enhancements. Key areas include the following:
l Function-Oriented Materials: Novel modifiers (polymers, nanomaterials, bio-based, recycled) designed for specific performance improvements (e.g., high-temperature stability, low-temperature cracking resistance, fatigue endurance).
l Mixture Design and Meso-Structure: Optimized mixture design methodologies and characterization of meso-structural features (aggregate skeleton, air void distribution, binder film) influencing performance.
l Surface Functionality: Development and evaluation of surfaces with enhanced properties (e.g., skid resistance, noise reduction, permeability, self-healing potential, thermal properties).
l Performance and Sustainability: Comprehensive evaluation of mechanical properties, durability, long-term performance, and contributions to sustainability (resource efficiency, recyclability, reduced carbon footprint).
We welcome original research and reviews addressing the design, characterization, and application of function-oriented modified asphalt and mixtures for next-generation, high-performance, and sustainable pavements.
Dr. Di Yun
Dr. Ulf Sandberg
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- coatings
- modified asphalt
- pavement performance
- functional asphalt mixtures
- sustainable applications
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