Nanomaterials in Asphalt: From Advanced Modification to Sustainable Pavement Solutions
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editors
Interests: recycling of solid wastes in asphalt pavement; functional road materials for maintenance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We announce a Special Issue focused on cutting-edge developments in nanotechnology applications for asphalt materials. This Special Issue, titled "Nanomaterials in Asphalt: From Advanced Modification to Sustainable Pavement", will bring together the latest research breakthroughs and innovative solutions that leverage nanomaterials to enhance asphalt performance while promoting sustainability in pavement engineering.
With the growing demand for durable, high-performance, and environmentally friendly pavement materials, nanotechnology offers unprecedented opportunities to revolutionize asphalt technology. This Special Issue will explore the full spectrum of nanoengineered asphalt solutions, ranging from fundamental material design and characterization to practical implementation and field performance evaluation. We invite contributions that address key challenges and present novel approaches in this exciting interdisciplinary field.
This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge research and applications of nanomaterials in asphalt modification, aiming to enhance pavement performance, durability, and sustainability. Topics include but are not limited to the following:
- Nanoengineered asphalt binders: Design and characterization of nano-modified asphalt (e.g., graphene, carbon nanotubes, nano-silica);
- Mechanisms of nano-modification: Interfacial interactions, aging resistance, and self-healing properties;
- Multifunctional nanocomposites: Integration of nanomaterials for improved rheological, thermal, and mechanical performance;
- Sustainable nano-technologies: Eco-friendly nanomaterials and recycling strategies for asphalt pavements.
Dr. Jun Xie
Dr. Zenggang Zhao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanomaterials
- asphalt modification
- pavement performance
- rheology
- sustainability
- multifunctional nanocomposites
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