Latest Advances in Asphalt Materials in Modification and Performance Evaluation
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Asphalt rhelogy and chemisty, sustainable road materials, road winter maintenance technologies
Interests: asphalt material, size effect, low-temperature characterization
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Interests: Pavement engineering, asphalt pavement, energy conversion
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Interests: Roads in cold regions, Durable and sustainable paving materials, Pavement structure and design
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Special Issue Information
The Special Issue "Latest Advances in Asphalt Materials in Modification and Performance Evaluation" aims to highlight cutting-edge research and technological innovations in the field of asphalt materials. This issue invites contributions focused on the development and application of novel modifiers, sustainable and recycled materials, and advanced technologies that enhance the mechanical, rheological, and durability performance of asphalt binders and mixtures. Emphasis is placed on experimental, theoretical, and modeling approaches that provide deeper insights into the behavior of modified asphalt under varying environmental and loading conditions. The scope includes, but is not limited to, polymer and bio-based modifications, nanomaterials, rejuvenators, recycled pavement technologies, aging resistance, and performance prediction methods. Researchers, engineers, and practitioners are encouraged to submit original studies, reviews, and case applications that contribute to the development of more durable, sustainable, and high-performing asphalt pavements. This Special Issue aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for the latest trends and methodologies in asphalt material science and engineering.
We invite you to contribute to the upcoming Special Issue titled "Latest Advances in Asphalt Materials in Modification and Performance Evaluation", which seeks to showcase the most recent developments and research in the design, modification, and performance assessment of asphalt materials. This Special Issue welcomes original research articles, reviews, and case studies focusing on innovative materials and technologies aimed at enhancing the performance and sustainability of asphalt binders and mixtures. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following:
- Polymer-, bio-, and nano-modified asphalts
- Rejuvenators and recycling technologies
- Aging, moisture damage, and cracking resistance
- Performance evaluation methods (laboratory and field)
- Mechanistic-empirical modeling and life-cycle assessment
- Smart materials and data-driven design approaches
Dr. Fan Zhang
Dr. Dongdong Yuan
Dr. Di Wang
Dr. Augusto Cannone Falchetto
Dr. Fan Zhang
Dr. Augusto Cannone Falchetto
Dr. Dongdong Yuan
Dr. Di Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Asphalt modification
- Performance evaluation
- Recycled materials
- Polymer-modified asphalt
- Aging resistance
- Sustainable pavements
- Rheological properties
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