Functionalized and Smart Asphalt Mixtures via the Modification/Application of Nano/Micromaterials

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, entitled Functionalized and Smart Asphalt Mixtures via the Modification/Application of Nano/Micromaterials, is devoted to the publication of theoretical and experimental studies and reviews related to different smartness applied to asphalt mixtures for road pavements in order to obtain sustainable benefits.

Several capabilities, such as photocatalytic, superhydrophobic, self-cleaning, de-icing/anti-icing, self-healing, thermochromic, and latent heat thermal energy storage have been applied to asphalt mixtures. These abilities are mostly developed by employing nano/microparticles (including semiconductor materials and microcapsules), fibers, phase change materials (PCMs), and dyes, often using techniques such as spray coating, volume incorporation, asphalt binder modification, spreading, etc.

In this sense, we invite researchers to contribute with original and innovative research that promotes the continuous development of advanced concepts that benefit, in the short and medium term, the scientific community and the industrial sectors and that may have a potential impact on specific market niches and end-users.

Articles dealing with, but not limited to, the following topical subheadings will be considered for publication:

• Use of nano/microparticles into/over asphalt mixtures.
• Nanomodification of asphalt binders.
• Photocatalytic and self-cleaning asphalt mixtures.
• Self-healing asphalt mixtures and binders.
• De-icing and anti-icing asphalt mixtures and pavements.
• Water-repellent asphalt mixtures (including superhydrophobic surfaces).
• Functionalization of asphalt mixtures using coatings and thin films.
• Latent heat thermal energy storage, including phase change material (PCM), applications on asphalt mixtures.
• Chromogenic (including thermochromic) asphalt mixtures and road components (including horizontal and vertical markings).
• Different smartness and new capabilities applied in asphalt mixtures and pavements and their surface functionalization.
• Piezoeletric materials applied to asphalt mixtures.
• Application of sensors in asphalt pavements.

You are all invited to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue in the form of research papers, communications, or reviews.

Prof. Dr. Joaquim Carneiro
Dr. Iran Rocha Segundo
Prof. Dr. Elisabete Fraga De Freitas
Guest Editors

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