Research and Application in Sustainable Asphalt Pavements and Road Construction

Dear Colleagues,

Asphalt pavements are widely utilized in roads all around the world, as this type of infrastructure is a key means of communication for the development of society. However, the large quantity of natural resources associated with its construction, conservation and rehabilitation demands for the research of more sustainable materials and technologies to be applied in this field. In this sense, most institutions and companies are seeking innovative solutions to reduce the consumption of energy and natural resources, while using alternative materials or reusing wastes or by-products to minimize economic, environmental and social impacts. In this context, this Special Issue aims to gather papers that address the research and application of innovative materials and technologies for sustainable asphalt pavements and road construction. This Special Issue will provide a collection of noteworthy investigations and case studies related to sustainable solutions for asphalt pavements and road construction.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Asphalt mixtures at low temperatures;
• Reclaimed asphalt;
• Recycled polymer-modified binders;
• Recycled materials for road construction;
• Life cycle assessment;
• Circular economy;
• Testing and monitoring road construction.
• I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Miguel Sol-Sánchez
Prof. Dr. Fernando Moreno-Navarro
Guest Editors

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• asphalt
• pavement
• road
• recycled materials
• low carbon emissions
• circular economy