Bitumen Explained: Uses, Production, and Key Market Factors

Learn about the production and industrial applications of bitumen, known for its waterproofing and adhesive traits, while ...
Nature

Effects of short-term aging of base and nano-modified bitumens on surface free energy and their relationship with moisture sensitivity in warm-mix asphalt

The warm-mix asphalt (WMA) has become increasingly popular because it reduces the possibility of aging during construction and paving. However, its susceptibility to moisture-related distresses ...
Nature

Mechanical performance under dynamic loading of rubberized asphalt mixtures with highly-porous vesicular aggregate

In volcanic regions, the use of certain abundant aggregates of scoriaceous nature with high porosity to manufacture bituminous paving mixtures is a major problem due to the excessive heterogeneity, ...
Science Daily

Bitumen surfaces under the microscope

Although the history of bitumen dates back to the third millennium BC, only little is known about its surface structure. Researchers are now shedding light on the nature of the bitumen surface using ...