Application of Polymer Materials in Pavement Design: 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

With the continuous development of the social economy, the construction of the transportation field has also ushered in new developments and challenges. However, due to the influence of traffic load and environmental factors, the road performance of pavements is likely to deteriorate rapidly; therefore, improvements in their durability and road performance represent an important research direction, especially since society also proclaims a high demand for green pavement environmental protection and intelligent wisdom, as well as traditional pavement materials incapable of meeting societal needs. In recent years, the compelling advantages of new materials for improving road performance have attracted extensive attention, as well as polymer materials with a high thermal stability, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and chemical resistance, which are widely used in important fields of the national economy, such as aerospace, biomedicine, transportation, electronic information, etc. With the development of material science and technology, polymer materials show a great application potential in the field of roads.

SBS, SBR, PE, EP, PU, anti-rutting agents, and other polymer materials can be used to modify asphalt and improve its performance, with the application of polymer admixtures in cement and concrete being capable of improving the hydration properties of cement and the strength and durability of concrete. Polymer materials are also widely used in pavement maintenance and disease treatment and are able to quickly restore road function and prolong the road’s service life. In addition, the application of functional polymer materials in the field of road performance will not only meet the durability and stability of pavements, but will also realize their green environmental protection and intelligent functions, a topic falling within the scope of this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Wei Jiang
Prof. Dr. Quantao Liu
Dr. Jose Norambuena-Contreras
Dr. Yue Huang
Guest Editors

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