Radiation and Radical Grafting Compatibilization of Polymers for Improved Bituminous Binders

Radiation and Radical Grafting Compatibilization of Polymers for Improved Bituminous Binders—A Review

Published:2024-04-03 Issue:7 Volume:17 Page:1642
ISSN:1996-1944
Container-title:Materials
language:en
Short-container-title:Materials

Author:

Baranowska Wiktoria¹²,Rzepna Magdalena¹^ORCID,Ostrowski Przemysław²³,Lewandowska Hanna¹⁴^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Centre for Radiation Research and Technology, Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, 16 Dorodna St., 03-195 Warsaw, Poland

2. ORLEN Asfalt sp. z o.o., 39 Łukasiewicz St., 09-400 Płock, Poland

3. Department of Transportation Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland

4. School of Health & Medical Sciences, University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw, Okopowa 59, 01-043 Warsaw, Poland

Abstract

This review scrutinizes current research on new methods for enhancing bituminous binder performance through radiation and radical grafting of polymer modifiers of bitumen. It investigates innovative methods, including using waste polymers as modifiers and applying radiation for polymer grafting, to overcome challenges like high costs, low aging resistance, and storage stability issues, of which separation of phases polymer/bitumen is the most significant obstacle. These advanced modification techniques promise sustainability through the decrease of the carbon footprint of transportation systems by improving the properties and durability of binders. Additionally, this review discusses the parameters and mechanistic aspects from a scientific perspective, shedding light on the underlying processes that contribute to the improved performance of modified bituminous binders.

Funder

International Atomic Energy Agency

IAEA

Implementation Doctorate Scholarship

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/7/1642/pdf

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