Innovations in Asphalt Materials for Pavement

Dear Colleagues,

Asphalt pavements are a major form of road infrastructure, and they are widely used, owing to their  flexibility, recyclability, ease of construction and maintenance, as well as the driving comfort and safety they provide. However, with increasing traffic loads, extreme service conditions induced by climate change, and a growing emphasis on sustainable infrastructure, innovations in asphalt materials for pavements have become essential to address emerging challenges. Recent advancements in asphalt materials have greatly improved pavement performance and functionality, while simultaneously driving progress in design, construction, maintenance, and recycling practices.

This Special Issue brings together the latest research findings, theoretical and technological advancements, and practical applications of innovative materials for pavements with enhanced durability, resilience, and sustainability. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• The design, preparation, and characterization of high-performance modified asphalt materials;
• Self-healing asphalt materials: mechanisms and applications;
• Advanced aging resistance technologies in asphalt materials;
• Cooling asphalt pavement: innovative materials, advanced technologies, and modelling approaches;
• Asphalt pavement materials for permeable and drainable pavement systems;
• Durability of asphalt pavements under extreme climate conditions;
• Incorporation of industrial waste and byproducts in asphalt mixtures;
• Innovative approaches to asphalt pavement recycling and cold mix technologies;
• Life cycle assessment and sustainability evaluation of innovative asphalt materials.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches, theoretical developments, and practical innovations. All submitted papers will undergo rigorous peer review. This Special Issue aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in road material engineering to tackle pressing challenges associated with pavement longevity, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure. We look forward to receiving your contributions!

Dr. Zihao Chen
Dr. Phan Tam Minh
Dr. Guozhi Fu
Dr. Jin Li
Dr. Zhifei Tan
Guest Editors

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