Strategies for Improving the Sustainability of Asphalt Pavements
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 824
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pavement materials design; fatigue endurance limit of asphalt mixtures; reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) mixtures; aggregate quality; field performance evaluation; maintenance and rehabilitation techniques; pavement management systems; cement treated bases; statistical analyses; modeling, and computer applications in civil engineering
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The special issue “Strategies for Improving the Sustainability of Asphalt Pavements” focuses on addressing the pressing need for sustainable solutions in asphalt pavement design, construction, and maintenance. With increasing global concerns about climate change, resource depletion, and infrastructure resilience, this issue aims to explore innovative practices, materials, and strategies that reduce environmental impacts, extend pavement life, and enhance recyclability. Contributions will highlight advancements in green technologies, life-cycle assessment, and policies promoting sustainability in the asphalt pavement industry. The goal is to provide a platform for sharing cutting-edge research and practical applications that drive the transition toward more sustainable pavement systems.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Life-cycle analysis for sustainable asphalt pavements
- Innovations in using recycled asphalt materials
- Impact of climate change on pavement performance and resilience
- Carbon footprint reduction in asphalt pavement production
- Advances in bio-based asphalt binders
- Cold mix asphalt for sustainable construction
- Use of industrial by-products in asphalt mixtures
- Digital technologies in optimizing asphalt pavement sustainability
- Strategies for extending pavement lifespan and durability
- Circular economy approaches in asphalt pavement design
- Policy frameworks promoting sustainable pavement practices
- Machine learning applications in predicting pavement performance
- Green technologies in asphalt mixture production
- Low-temperature cracking mitigation techniques
- Sustainable maintenance strategies for aging pavements
- Alternative binders to reduce reliance on petroleum-based materials
- Economic analysis of sustainable pavement practices
- Pavement rehabilitation using environmentally friendly methods
- Impacts of traffic and loading on sustainable pavement designs
- Energy-efficient asphalt pavement construction methods
- Reduction of heat island effect through cool pavement technologies
- Advances in permeable asphalt pavements
- Long-term performance evaluation of recycled materials in pavements
- Development of standards for sustainable asphalt materials
- Balancing cost and sustainability in pavement design
- Innovative additives for improving recyclability in asphalt
- Sustainable drainage systems using asphalt pavements
- Integration of renewable energy systems in road infrastructure
- Comparative analysis of international sustainable pavement practices
- Optimization of asphalt pavement recycling processes
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Mena I. Souliman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- asphalt pavements
- sustainability
- green technologies
- recyclable materials
- life-cycle assessment
- climate resilience
- pavement maintenance strategies
- low-carbon construction
- circular economy
- sustainable infrastructure
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