Compatibility between polyurea resin modifier and asphalt binder based on segregation and rheological parameters
Source abstract
Abstract
Abstract Polyurea (PUA) resin exhibits excellent flexibility and stress dispersion, and its application has been widely explored across various fields in recent years. To assess the potential of PUA materials in asphalt binder pavement applications, both the PUA modifier and the modified asphalt binder were prepared in this study. The interactions between PUA and asphalt binder were investigated using scanning electron microscopy and storage stability tests, focusing on the interaction effects and segregation phenomena. The optimal particle size of the PUA modifier for use in asphalt binder was identified. Rheological models, including the Han curve and Cole-Cole plots, were employed to examine the phase separation behavior of PUA-modified asphalt binder. Additionally, the compatibility of the modified binder was analyzed in relation to its thermal properties. The correlation between the mechanical properties and the compatibility of the PUA-modified asphalt binder was explored. The results demonstrated that PUA modifiers with smaller particle sizes exhibited stronger integration with the base asphalt binder, showing improved compatibility. Increasing the particle size and content of the modifier exacerbated phase separation and segregation phenomena in the asphalt binder system. A strong correlation was observed between the macroscopic properties and the compatibility of the PUA-modified asphalt binder. To achieve favorable macroscopic mechanical properties while minimizing segregation, comprehensive consideration of the particle size and dosage parameters of PUA is necessary for optimizing the compatibility and performance of modified asphalt binders.
Source: crossref · Quality: baseline
Research context
OpenAlex topics: Asphalt Pavement Performance Evaluation · Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring · Grouting, Rheology, and Soil Mechanics
SciVX discovery tags are terminology-based. OpenAlex topics are source-provided classifications.
Affiliations
Maoming Traffic Design Institute Co. Ltd. , Maoming , 525000 , China
Guangdong Communication Planning & Design Institute Group Co., Ltd. , Guangzhou , 510440 , China
Central & Southern China Municipal Engineering Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd. , Qindao , 430010 , China
School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology , Guangzhou , 510006 , China
School of Highway, Chang’an University , Xi’an , 710064 , China
School of Transportation and Civil Engineering and Architecture, Foshan University , Foshan 528000 , China
References (48)
Show source-provided references
1. Pahlavan, F., A. M. Hung, S. Aldagari, A. J. Schmidt, P. J. Valdez, and E. H. Fini. From biowaste to BioPave: Biological pathways for sequestration of anthropogenic CO2 and enhancing durability of roadway infrastructures. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, Vol. 205, 2024, id. 107515.10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.107515 ↗
2. Liu, Q., B. Guo, P. Chen, H. Zhai, Y. Guo, and S. Tang. Experimental investigation blast resistance of CFRP/polyurea composite plates under blast loading. Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 181, 2022, id. 110149.10.1016/j.tws.2022.110149 ↗
3. Wang, H., X. Liu, P. Apostolidis, and T. Scarpas. Review of warm mix rubberized asphalt concrete: Towards a sustainable paving technology. Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 177, 2018, pp. 302–314.10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.12.245 ↗
4. Fini, E. H., E. W. Kalberer, A. Shahbazi, M. Basti, Z. You, H. Ozer, et al. Chemical characterization of biobinder from swine manure: Sustainable modifier for asphalt binder. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 23, No. 11, 2011, pp. 1506–1513.10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000237 ↗
5. Chen, Q., T. Ge, X. Li, X. Li, and C. Wang. Road area pollution cleaning technology for asphalt pavement: Literature review and research propositions. Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 493, 2025, id. 144975.10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.144975 ↗
6. Wang, H., X. Liu, S. Erkens, and A. Skarpas. Experimental characterization of storage stability of crumb rubber modified asphalt binders with warm-mix additives. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 249, 2020, id. 118840.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118840 ↗
7. Fini, E. H., I. L. Al-Qadi, Z. You, B. Zada, and J. Mills-Beale. Partial replacement of asphalt binder with bio-binder: characterization and modification. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol. 13, No. 6, 2012, pp. 515–522.10.1080/10298436.2011.596937 ↗
8. Wang, H., P. Apostolidis, J. Zhu, X. Liu, A. Skarpas, and S. Erkens. The role of thermodynamics and kinetics in rubber–bitumen systems: a theoretical overview. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol. 22, No. 14, 2021, pp. 1785–1800.10.1080/10298436.2020.1724289 ↗
9. Navarro, F. J., P. Partal, F. Martı́nez-Boza, and C. Gallegos. Thermo-rheological behaviour and storage stability of ground tire rubber-modified asphalt binder. Fuel, Vol. 83, No. 14, 2004, pp. 2041–2049.10.1016/j.fuel.2004.04.003 ↗
10. Utracki, L. A. Compatibilization of polymer blends. The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 80, No. 6, 2002, pp. 1008–1016.10.1002/cjce.5450800601 ↗
11. Wang, C., X. Lan, Y. Cong, S. Peng, S. Huang, and Q. Chen. Evaluation of skid resistance of pavement maintenance energy-absorbing seal based on surface texture characteristics. Measurement, Vol. 245, 2025, id. 116588.10.1016/j.measurement.2024.116588 ↗
12. Jin, T., W. Hao, and L. Ming. Molecular simulation and experimental analysis of interaction and compatibility between asphalt binder and Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 342, 2022, id. 128028.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.128028 ↗
13. Dong, Z., C. Yang, H. Luan, T. Zhou, and P. Wang. Chemical characteristics of bio-asphalt binder and its rheological properties after CR/SBS composite modification. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 200, 2019, pp. 46–54.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.12.092 ↗
14. Xiao, Z., W. Qi, L. Fang, Z. Zhidong, W. Gang, and L. Xiaodong. Experimental characterization of the oxidative kinetic aging behavior of rejuvenated asphalt binder. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 346, 2022, id. 128488.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.128488 ↗
15. Ren, S., X. Liu, W. Fan, C. Qian, G. Nan, and S. Erkens. Investigating the effects of waste oil and styrene-butadiene rubber on restoring and improving the viscoelastic, compatibility, and aging properties of aged asphalt binder. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 269, 2021, id. 121338.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121338 ↗
16. Lyu, L., J. Pei, N. A. Burnham, E. H. Fini, and L. D. Poulikakos. Nanoscale evolution of rubber-oil modified asphalt binder after thermal and UV aging. Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 426, 2023, id. 139098.10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139098 ↗
17. Yang, X., G. Liu, H. Rong, Y. Meng, C. Peng, M. Pan, et al. Investigation on mechanism and rheological properties of Bio-asphalt binder/PPA/SBS modified asphalt binder. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 347, 2022, id. 128599.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.128599 ↗
18. Zhang, F., Y. Cao, A. Sha, W. Wang, and R. Song. Mechanism, rheology and self-healing properties of carbon nanotube modified asphalt binder. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 346, 2022, id. 128431.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.128431 ↗
19. Si, J., Y. Li, J. Wang, A. R. Niyigena, X. Yu, and R. Jiang. Improving the compatibility of cold-mixed epoxy asphalt binder based on the epoxidized soybean oil. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 243, 2020, id. 118235.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118235 ↗
20. Liang, M., X. Xin, W. Fan, H. Wang, H. Jiang, J. Zhang, et al. Phase behavior and hot storage characteristics of asphalt binder modified with various polyethylene: Experimental and numerical characterizations. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 203, 2019, pp. 608–620.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.01.095 ↗
21. Sun, X., H. Xu, X. Qin, Y. Zhu, and J. Jin. Cross-scale study on the interaction behaviour of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash-asphalt mortar: a macro-micro approach. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol. 26, No. 1, 2025, id. 2469114.10.1080/10298436.2025.2469114 ↗
22. Wen, Y., N. Guo, L. Wang, B. Jiao, and W. Li. Rheological properties and microscopic mechanism of rock asphalt binder composite modified asphalt binders. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 281, 2021, id. 122543.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122543 ↗
23. Sun, X., X. Qin, Z. Liu, and Y. Yin. Damaging effect of fine grinding treatment on the microstructure of polyurea elastomer modifier used in asphalt binder. Measurement, Vol. 242, 2025, id. 115984.10.1016/j.measurement.2024.115984 ↗
24. Hajikarimi, P., A. S. Hosseini, and E. H. Fini. Evaluation of the compatibility of waste plastics and bitumen using micromechanical modeling. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 317, 2022, id. 126107.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.126107 ↗
25. Li, J., Z. Chen, F. Xiao, and S. N. Amirkhanian. Surface activation of scrap tire crumb rubber to improve compatibility of rubberized asphalt binder. Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Vol. 169, 2021, id. 105518.10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105518 ↗
26. Becker, M. Y., A. J. Muller, and Y. Rodriguez. Use of rheological compatibility criteria to study SBS modified asphalt binders. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 90, No. 7, 2003, pp. 1722–1782.10.1002/app.12764 ↗
27. Chen, Z., Z. Zhang, X. Chen, R. Hou, Z. Ding, F. Liu, et al. Multi-Role collaborative framework for structural damage identification considering measurement noise effect. Measurement, Vol. 250, 2025, id. 117106.10.1016/j.measurement.2025.117106 ↗
28. Fang, C., X. Qiao, R. Yu, X. Yu, J. Liu, J. Yu, et al. Influence of modification process parameters on the properties of crumb rubber/EVA modified asphalt binder. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 133, No. 27, 2016, id. 43598.10.1002/app.43598 ↗
29. Bazmara, B., M. Tahersima, and A. Behravan. Influence of thermoplastic polyurethane and synthesized polyurethane additive in performance of asphalt binder pavements. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 166, 2018, pp. 1–11.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.01.093 ↗
30. Cong, P., W. Luo, P. Xu, and Y. Zhang. Chemical and physical properties of hot mixing epoxy asphalt binder binders. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 198, 2019, pp. 1–9.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.11.275 ↗
31. Aldagari, S., S. F. Kabir, and E. H. Fini. A comparative study on efficacy of waste plastic and waste Rubber in bitumen. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 325, 2022, id. 126724.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.126724 ↗
32. Qi, L., H. Bo, W. Shuyi, F. A. Cannone, W. Di, Y. Bin, et al. Evaluation and molecular interaction of asphalt binder modified by rubber particles and used engine oil. Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 375, 2022, id. 134222.10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.134222 ↗
33. Li, F., Y. An, Y. Li, Y. Chen, and S. Zhou. Performance evaluation of hot-applied sealant for asphalt binder pavement with consideration of the ash content. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 327, 2022, id. 126938.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.126938 ↗
34. Dong, F., X. Yu, S. Liu, and J. Wei. Rheological behaviors and microstructure of SBS/CR composite modified hard asphalt binder. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 115, 2016, pp. 285–293.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.04.057 ↗
35. Ren, S., M. Liang, W. Fan, Y. Zhang, C. Qian, Y. He, et al. Investigating the effects of SBR on the properties of gilsonite modified asphalt binder. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 190, 2018, pp. 1103–1116.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.09.190 ↗
36. Jiang, W., P. Li, W. Ye, J. Shan, Y. Li, and J. Xiao. The effect and mechanism of La2O3 on the anti-ultraviolet aging characteristics of virgin asphalt binders. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 230, 2020, id. 116967.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.116967 ↗
37. Zou, C., X. Li, C. He, and S. Zhou. An efficient method for estimating building dynamic response due to train operations in tunnel considering transmission path from source to receiver. Computers & Structures, Vol. 305, 2024, id. 107555.10.1016/j.compstruc.2024.107555 ↗
38. Kaya, D., A. Topal, and T. McNally. Relationship between processing parameters and aging with the rheological behaviour of SBS modified asphalt binders. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 221, 2019, pp. 345–350.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.06.081 ↗
39. Zhang, Q., D. Hou, and J. Shi. Research progress of microscopic characterization of rubber asphalt binder. Materials Reports, Vol. 33, 2019, pp. 247–253.
40. Yu, H., Z. Leng, Z. Zhang, D. Li, and J. Zhang. Selective absorption of swelling rubber in hot and warm asphalt binder fractions. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 238, 2020, id. 117727.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117727 ↗
41. Oliver, J., K. Y. Khoo, and K. Waldron. The effect of SBS morphology on field performance and test results. Road Materials and Pavement Design, Vol. 13, No. 1, 2012, pp. 104–127.10.1080/14680629.2011.644113 ↗
42. Yousefi, A., A. Ait-Kadi, and C. Roy. Composite asphalt binder binders: effect of modified RPE on asphalt binder. Journal of Materials in civil Engineering, Vol. 12, No. 2, 2000, pp. 113–123.10.1061/(ASCE)0899-1561(2000)12:2(113) ↗
43. Fawcett, A., T. McNally, G. McNally, F. Andrews, and J. Clarke. Blends of asphalt binders with polyethylenes. Polymer, Vol. 40, No. 23, 1999, pp. 6337–6349.10.1016/S0032-3861(98)00779-4 ↗
44. He, L., J. Wei, L. Liu, and J. Deng. Study on phase structure of rubber asphalt binder binder based on Han curve. The Journal of Highway and Transportation Research and Development, Vol. 34, 2017, pp. 10–18.
45. Lu, P., Y. Ma, K. Ye, and S. Huang. Analysis of high-temperature performance of polymer-modified asphalt binders through molecular dynamics simulations and experiments. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 350, 2022, id. 128903.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.128903 ↗
46. Sun, X., H. Xu, X. Zheng, X. Qin, T. Guo, and J. Gao. Microscopic effect and mechanism of spray polyurea modifier on the asphalt binder: experimental characterization and molecular dynamics simulations. Polymer, Vol. 316, 2024, id. 127807.10.1016/j.polymer.2024.127807 ↗
47. Sun, L., Y. Wen, Q. Liu, D. Li, L. Lyu, J. Pei, et al. A laboratory investigation into the effect of waste non-tire rubber particles on the performance properties of terminal blend rubberized asphalt binders. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 313, 2021, id. 125409.10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.125409 ↗
48. Kabir, S. F., M. Mousavi, E. H. Fini. Selective adsorption of bio-oils’ molecules onto rubber surface and its effects on stability of rubberized asphalt. Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 252, 2020, id. 119856.10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119856 ↗