Sustainable Road Construction Materials: Challenges & Innovations
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 455
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Road Construction Materials
Interests: Road Construction Materials. Research of bitumen, bitumen emulsions and materials, road construction layers and technologies based on them
Interests: development and research of new types of modifiers for bituminous materials; study of the effect of modified fillers on the properties of vulcanized rubbers
Interests: development and research of new types of modifiers for bituminous materials; study of the effect of modified fillers on the properties of vulcanized rubbers
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Today, one of the most pressing issues in road construction is the utilization of recycled materials to promote sustainable development. As renewable resources become increasingly scarce, the proportion of reused materials in road construction grows each year. This trend underscores the urgent need to employ both established and innovative materials in recycled and sustainable road construction.
In this Special Issue, we aim to highlight significant research findings and advancements related to recycled and sustainable road construction materials. Topics will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Challenges in Recycling Road Construction Materials: An in-depth analysis of the current obstacles and potential solutions in the recycling processes for road construction materials.
- Additives and Modifiers for Bitumen and Asphalt Concrete: Investigating the latest advancements in chemical additives and modifiers that enhance the performance and longevity of bitumen and asphalt concrete.
- Alternative Mineral Aggregates and Fillers for Asphalt Concrete: Exploring the use of alternative mineral aggregates and fillers, which can replace traditional materials and contribute to environmental sustainability.
- Warm Asphalt Mixtures: Examining the benefits and techniques of producing warm asphalt mixtures that reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions during production.
- Bitumen Emulsions for Cold Asphalt Technologies: Discussing the application of bitumen emulsions in cold asphalt technologies, which offer significant advantages in terms of ease of use and environmental impact.
- Ecological Materials for Cement Concrete: Highlighting the development and application of ecological materials in cement concrete to reduce the carbon footprint and enhance sustainability.
- Stabilization and Strengthening of Road Structure Soils: Presenting innovative methods for stabilizing and strengthening soils in road structures to improve durability and performance.
- Innovative Approaches to the Utilization/Recycling of Waste from Road Construction Materials: Showcasing cutting-edge strategies for the effective utilization and recycling of waste materials generated from road construction activities.
- Lifecycle Assessment of Sustainable Road Materials: Comprehensive studies on the environmental and economic impacts of road materials from production to end-of-life.
- Smart Materials in Road Construction: The development and application of intelligent materials that can self-heal, adapt to environmental conditions, or improve road safety.
- Technological Innovations in Road Material Recycling: Latest technological advancements that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of recycling processes for road construction materials.
This Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research and practical applications in the field of recycled and sustainable road construction. We believe that the insights and innovations presented here will contribute significantly to the advancement of sustainable practices in the road construction industry.
Dr. Volodymyr Gunka
Dr. Iurii Sidun
Dr. Yuriy Demchuk
Dr. Yuriy Prysiazhnyi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bitumen
- asphalt
- bitumen emulsion
- polymer-modified bitumen
- recycling
- polymer
- adhesion promoter
- emulsifier
- plasticiser
- waste
- soils
- cement
- concrete
- mineral powder
- filler
- aggregate
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