Modifying Effect and Mechanism of Polymer Powder on the Properties of Asphalt Binder for Engineering Application
For achieving the better modifying effect of polyurethane on asphalt pavement materials, the PUA powder modifier was prepared with fine grinding at the glass transition temperature, and polyurethane-modified asphalt (PUA-MA) with different dosages of modifier was prepared. The impact of the PUA on t...
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| description | For achieving the better modifying effect of polyurethane on asphalt pavement materials, the PUA powder modifier was prepared with fine grinding at the glass transition temperature, and polyurethane-modified asphalt (PUA-MA) with different dosages of modifier was prepared. The impact of the PUA on the physical properties of asphalt binder was studied. The modifying mechanism of PUA on asphalt was explored by investigating the thermal performance and chemical composition of asphalt (thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry test, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy). The micrograph of the interactive interface was characterized by scanning an electron microscope. Furthermore, the rheological properties of PUA-MA were also investigated and analyzed. The results indicated that the PUA had a dense structure with few pores on the surface. After mixing with asphalt, it altered the asphalt’s internal structure via physical fusion and chemical reaction (carbamate formation). PUA improved the thermal stability of asphalt, enhanced the asphalt’s thermal decomposition temperature, and further reduced the thermal mass loss while decreasing the glass transition temperature. The addition and dosage increase in the PUA modifier significantly improved the softening point, viscosity, complex shear modulus, and rutting factor of asphalt. Also, the PUA could improve the elastic recovery ability of asphalt and enhance the rutting resistance of asphalt at high temperatures. However, the crack resistance at low temperatures was not effectively improved (ductility and penetration decreased). When the dosage was 6–9%, PUA-MA had the best high-temperature performance, but asphalt showed poor low-temperature performance at this dosage. This study provides a theoretical reference for popularizing and applying polyurethane as an asphalt modifier in road engineering. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2d159c21f03245d99bf4eafb5122c65d2023-12-22T14:36:23ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602023-12-011524465910.3390/polym15244659Modifying Effect and Mechanism of Polymer Powder on the Properties of Asphalt Binder for Engineering ApplicationWensheng Zhao0Xiaolong Sun1Zhixin Ou2Zhijian Li3Zhisheng Liu4Xiao Qin5National Engineering Research Center of Highway Maintenance Technology, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center of Highway Maintenance Technology, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, ChinaSchool of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, ChinaSchool of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, ChinaKey Laboratory of Road and Traffic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, ChinaSchool of Transportation and Civil Engineering and Architecture, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, ChinaFor achieving the better modifying effect of polyurethane on asphalt pavement materials, the PUA powder modifier was prepared with fine grinding at the glass transition temperature, and polyurethane-modified asphalt (PUA-MA) with different dosages of modifier was prepared. The impact of the PUA on the physical properties of asphalt binder was studied. The modifying mechanism of PUA on asphalt was explored by investigating the thermal performance and chemical composition of asphalt (thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry test, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy). The micrograph of the interactive interface was characterized by scanning an electron microscope. Furthermore, the rheological properties of PUA-MA were also investigated and analyzed. The results indicated that the PUA had a dense structure with few pores on the surface. After mixing with asphalt, it altered the asphalt’s internal structure via physical fusion and chemical reaction (carbamate formation). PUA improved the thermal stability of asphalt, enhanced the asphalt’s thermal decomposition temperature, and further reduced the thermal mass loss while decreasing the glass transition temperature. The addition and dosage increase in the PUA modifier significantly improved the softening point, viscosity, complex shear modulus, and rutting factor of asphalt. Also, the PUA could improve the elastic recovery ability of asphalt and enhance the rutting resistance of asphalt at high temperatures. However, the crack resistance at low temperatures was not effectively improved (ductility and penetration decreased). When the dosage was 6–9%, PUA-MA had the best high-temperature performance, but asphalt showed poor low-temperature performance at this dosage. This study provides a theoretical reference for popularizing and applying polyurethane as an asphalt modifier in road engineering.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/24/4659road engineeringpolyureamodified asphaltpropertymodification mechanism |
| spellingShingle | Wensheng Zhao Xiaolong Sun Zhixin Ou Zhijian Li Zhisheng Liu Xiao Qin Modifying Effect and Mechanism of Polymer Powder on the Properties of Asphalt Binder for Engineering Application Polymers road engineering polyurea modified asphalt property modification mechanism |
| title | Modifying Effect and Mechanism of Polymer Powder on the Properties of Asphalt Binder for Engineering Application |
| title_full | Modifying Effect and Mechanism of Polymer Powder on the Properties of Asphalt Binder for Engineering Application |
| title_fullStr | Modifying Effect and Mechanism of Polymer Powder on the Properties of Asphalt Binder for Engineering Application |
| title_full_unstemmed | Modifying Effect and Mechanism of Polymer Powder on the Properties of Asphalt Binder for Engineering Application |
| title_short | Modifying Effect and Mechanism of Polymer Powder on the Properties of Asphalt Binder for Engineering Application |
| title_sort | modifying effect and mechanism of polymer powder on the properties of asphalt binder for engineering application |
| topic | road engineering polyurea modified asphalt property modification mechanism |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/24/4659 |
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