Novel Green Pavement Materials and Coatings

A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".

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Faculty of Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
Interests: cement concrete; cement composites; ecological building materials; solid waste recycling; pavement recycling; coating and repair materials; pavement performance evaluation
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State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Interests: high-performance cement-based composite materials ecological architectural materials; engineering application of cement-based materials
School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430073, China
Interests: pavement; structure design; material evaluation; construction materials recycling
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Faculty of Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
Interests: asphalt pavement; anti-icing coating on pavement; superhydrophobic coating
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Dear Colleagues,

Since the beginning of 21st century, the demand of sustainable development has put forward new demands on road infrastructure all over the world. Road, as an important carrier of transportation, needs to further enhance its own service level. Road pavement is a layered structure which is laid on the roadbed with road building materials for vehicles to drive. As the number of vehicles increases and the environment changes, the state of the pavement will change as well.

The rapid development of material science and cross-discipline work has provided possible and technical support for the design and construction of various new types of pavement, and promoted the continuous broadening of the research field of pavement materials.

Compared with traditional pavement materials, novel green pavement materials will be more environmentally friendly, and will improve in function. Pavement materials will be improved according to the specific requirements of the road. Novel green pavement materials give different functions to the traditional pavement materials, which are used in different occasions and environments with different demands, and make more significant contributions to the safety, comfort and higher service quality of the road pavement. Therefore, novel green pavement materials are increasingly widely considered and applied.

This Special Issue will provide a platform with advantages of environmental friendliness and low energy consumption for novel pavement  technology, and has theoretical significance and application value.

Prof. Dr. Fang Xu
Prof. Dr. Tao Sun
Prof. Dr. Tao Bai
Prof. Dr. Chao Peng
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • cement concrete pavement
  • asphalt pavement
  • ecological pavement materials
  • pavement recycling
  • Pavement durability
  • solid waste recycling in pavement
  • pavement surface treatments
  • pavement materials evaluation
  • life-cycle analysis in pavement
  • coating and repair materials in pavement
  • anti-icing in pavement
  • superhydrophobic coating

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Factors Affecting the Strength Formation Mechanism and Water Stability of Geopolymer Stabilized Phosphogypsum in Road Construction
by Yi Wu, Hanbin Zhang, Haikun Lin, Xueting Wu, Heng Li, Yamei Liu, Gonghui Gu, Jin Xu, Shengying Chen, Haojun Tang, Hualuo He, Wenkai Zheng and Fang Xu
Coatings 2023, 13(9), 1652; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13091652 - 20 Sep 2023
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By adjusting the content of geopolymer in geopolymer stabilized phosphogypsum (GSP) as roadbed filler, along with the mixing ratio, this paper mainly explores tendencies in the mechanical properties and water stability of GSP. This research is based on macro-mechanical properties such as unconfined [...] Read more.
By adjusting the content of geopolymer in geopolymer stabilized phosphogypsum (GSP) as roadbed filler, along with the mixing ratio, this paper mainly explores tendencies in the mechanical properties and water stability of GSP. This research is based on macro-mechanical properties such as unconfined compressive strength, resilience modulus, California bearing ratio and shear strength. It is also based on water stability tests, such as the water soaking test, dry and wet cycle test and expansion test, to explore changes in water stability. As for the durability of GSP, this paper is mainly based on the realization of a long time observation of mechanical properties and water stability. In the existing research, most of the stabilized phosphogypsum (PG) base material or roadbed filler consists of cement, lime, etc. In this paper, a new exploration is carried out on the composition of stabilized PG material, realized without the participation of cement. The 28 d compressive strength of GSP reaches 2.5 MPa, and over time this strength grows, which prevents the phenomenon of strength inversion that may occur in conventional cement-stabilized PG. In addition, a long-term soaking experiment was designed in this study based on the material after the strength was stabilized for up to 90 d. After the strength was steady, the GSP with the best water stability still had a softening coefficient of 80% after experiencing water immersion for 7 d. After determining the feasibility of the mechanical properties and water stability of GSP as roadbed filler, we further explored the strength formation mechanism of GSP by microscopic tests (XRD and SEM). This shows that geopolymer can stabilize PG in two main ways: one is the hydration reaction with PG to generate C-S-H gel and ettringite, and the other is to connect PG not involved in the chemical reaction to form a dense whole through generated hydration products. Geopolymer, stabilizing a high amount of PG, not only provides a new method for the consumption of PG, but also has more stable performance than cement, and has certain advantages in economy. In addition, the advantage of this study is that good performance can be achieved by simply sieving PG and adjusting the geopolymer ratio in practical engineering projects. Full article
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Coupling Effect of Expansion Agent and Internal Curing Aggregate on Shrinkage of High-Modulus Ultra-High-Performance Concrete
by Min Zhou, Tengyu Yang, Jinhui Li, Bing Qiu, Wenjun Qiu, Dongdong Chen, Baiyun Li, Benan Shu, Changsheng Zhou, Lixian Guo, Zi Yu and Yongling Li
Coatings 2023, 13(9), 1571; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13091571 - 08 Sep 2023
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In the realm of bridge structural engineering, it is customary to meticulously contemplate the material’s strength and rigidity attributes during the dimensioning phase. In recent years, there has been a burgeoning interest in employing Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete (abbreviated as UHPC) for the construction of [...] Read more.
In the realm of bridge structural engineering, it is customary to meticulously contemplate the material’s strength and rigidity attributes during the dimensioning phase. In recent years, there has been a burgeoning interest in employing Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete (abbreviated as UHPC) for the construction of bridge decks and wet joints. However, the large self-shrinkage of UHPC can easily lead to shrinkage cracking and affect its service life. This study delves into the utilization of a blend of basalt coarse aggregate and high-modulus aggregate (HMA) in the formulation of Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete (UHPC) with the objectives of achieving exceptional strength (>180 MPa), superior modulus of elasticity (>56 GPa), and synergistic effect of using prewetted internal curing aggregate (ICA), metallurgical ore sand (MOS), and calcium–magnesium composite-based expansion agent (EA) to reduce the shrinkage of UHPC. Furthermore, the mechanical properties, shrinkage, hydration process, and microstructure of UHPC prepared with EA and ICA were studied. The results show that UHPC prepared with both 3% EA and 20% ICA had the optimal volume stability (the shrinkage was only 273 με at 180 d). In contrast, the 180 d shrinkage of UHPC with 3% EA and 20% ICA separately was 287 με and 373 με, respectively. In addition, the incorporation of EA and ICA can effectively improve the flexural strength of UHPC, although it affects the compressive strength and modulus of elasticity of UHPC (small decrease). Full article
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Effect of Different Fibers on Shrinkage Properties and Bonding Properties of Geopolymer Mortar Repair Materials and Analysis of the Mechanism
by Jingyu Sui, Xiaoyan Li, Hanbin Zhang, Fang Xu, Jingjing Deng, Ruiyang Hu and Muqun Chen
Coatings 2023, 13(9), 1542; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13091542 - 03 Sep 2023
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The geopolymer uses fly ash, slag, and other solid wastes as raw materials and is widely used in building repair, but it is brittle and can be made tougher by incorporating fibers. In this study, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers, polyoxymethylene (POM) fibers, and [...] Read more.
The geopolymer uses fly ash, slag, and other solid wastes as raw materials and is widely used in building repair, but it is brittle and can be made tougher by incorporating fibers. In this study, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers, polyoxymethylene (POM) fibers, and polypropylene (PP) fibers were incorporated into the geopolymer mortar repair material, and the geopolymer was tested by changing the amount of fibers incorporation as well as the type. The effect of different fibers on the geopolymer mortar repair material was analyzed by comparing the flexural strength, compressive strength, flexural toughness, shrinkage, and bonding properties with cement mortar of different samples. The geopolymer was analyzed by Diffraction of X-rays (XDR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to further understand the hydration products and microstructure of the geopolymer. The results showed that the incorporation of fibers reduced the flexural strength and increased the compressive strength of the geopolymer mortar repair material; the mechanical properties of the geopolymer mortar repair material decreased with the increase in fiber incorporation, and the best mechanical properties of the geopolymer mortar repair material incorporated with 1.0% PP fibers; the toughening effect of PVA fiber was best when the amount of fiber incorporated was the same; the shrinkage properties of the geopolymer were good and had little effects on the building repair; the bonding properties of repaired specimens repaired with geopolymer mortar repair materials depended on the bonding area of the fracture surface, and the bonding area was enhanced with the increase in fiber incorporation; the XRD pattern showed that the hydration products of the geopolymer were mainly CaCO3 and C–S–H gels. Full article
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Temperature Field Analytical Solution for OGFC Asphalt Pavement Structure
by Lin Qi, Baoyang Yu, Zhonghua Zhao and Chunshuai Zhang
Coatings 2023, 13(7), 1172; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13071172 - 29 Jun 2023
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The change law of the temperature field of an open-graded friction course (OGFC) asphalt pavement was studied. The thermal conductivity of OGFC asphalt mixtures with different oil–stone ratios was measured using a thermal-conductivity tester. The relationship between the oil–stone ratio and thermal conductivity [...] Read more.
The change law of the temperature field of an open-graded friction course (OGFC) asphalt pavement was studied. The thermal conductivity of OGFC asphalt mixtures with different oil–stone ratios was measured using a thermal-conductivity tester. The relationship between the oil–stone ratio and thermal conductivity was established, which was then used as the boundary condition of the temperature field. Using mathematical and physical methods based on thermodynamics and heat-transfer principles, an analytical solution of the temperature field of the OGFC asphalt pavement structure was developed. Data from an outdoor test of large Marshall specimens were compared with the analytical solution of the temperature field to verify the correctness of the model. The results show that the analytical model of the OGFC asphalt pavement structure temperature field can predict the temperature changes at different oil–stone ratios, times, and depths (from the road surface). The differences between the predicted results and test data at 0.01, 0.02, and 0.03 m from the road surface were 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9 °C, respectively, confirming that this study can be used to provide reference information for the design of OGFC asphalt pavement structures. Full article
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Effects of UV Radiation on the Carbonation of Cement-Based Materials with Supplementary Cementitious Materials
by Haoyuan Li, Zhonghe Shui, Ziyan Wang and Xunguang Xiao
Coatings 2023, 13(6), 994; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13060994 - 26 May 2023
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Solar light with high-energy ultraviolet (UV) radiation acting on the surface of cement-based materials easily changes the properties of cement-based materials by affecting their carbonation reaction. In order to elucidate the difference in the carbonation process under UV radiation in cement-based materials with [...] Read more.
Solar light with high-energy ultraviolet (UV) radiation acting on the surface of cement-based materials easily changes the properties of cement-based materials by affecting their carbonation reaction. In order to elucidate the difference in the carbonation process under UV radiation in cement-based materials with different supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), the carbonation depth (apparent pH values), chemical composition (XRD, FTIR, and TG analysis), and mechanical properties (compressive strength and microhardness) of cement-based materials were evaluated. The results revealed that UV radiation acting on the surface of cement-based materials accelerated the carbonation reaction, which enhanced the decrease rate of pH and formation of stable calcite, thereby improving the macromechanical and micromechanical properties of cement-based materials. In addition, the carbonation process under UV radiation differs according to the added SCM. In particular, silica fume substantially increased the carbonation of cement-based materials under UV radiation, resulting in a 53.3% increase in calcium carbonate coverage, a 10.0% increase in compressive strength, and a 20.9% increase in mean microhardness, whereas the incorporation of blast furnace slag resulted in a smaller effect on UV irradiation-induced carbonation. In addition, UV radiation facilitates the crystallographic transformation process of cement-based materials containing metakaolin, resulting in more stable crystals of carbonation products. This study provides a theoretical framework and serves as an important reference for the design of cement-based materials under strong UV radiation for practical engineering applications. Full article
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Preparation and Performance Study of Radiation-Proof Ultra-High-Performance Concrete
by Min Zhou, Tengyu Yang, Jinhui Li, Bing Qiu, Wenjun Qiu, Baiyun Li, Benan Shu, Jinhua Gong, Lixian Guo and Yongling Li
Coatings 2023, 13(5), 906; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13050906 - 11 May 2023
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With the continuous development of nuclear technology, it is necessary to urgently solve the nuclear safety problem. γ-rays have a strong penetrating power. The γ-ray-shielding performance of ordinary concrete prepared with natural sand is weak and cannot meet the practical application of engineering. [...] Read more.
With the continuous development of nuclear technology, it is necessary to urgently solve the nuclear safety problem. γ-rays have a strong penetrating power. The γ-ray-shielding performance of ordinary concrete prepared with natural sand is weak and cannot meet the practical application of engineering. The γ-ray shielding performance of concrete can be effectively improved through the use of titaniferous sand with a better γ-ray protection effect. To prepare ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) that can provide radiation protection, the influence law of its performance was investigated. The effects of ilmenite sand on the workability, mechanical properties, durability, and radiation-shielding properties of UHPC were investigated via mix testing, compressive strength and flexural strength testing, and a radiation-shielding simulation. The results show that an appropriate amount of ilmenite sand can improve the ultra-high-performance concrete’s work performance; however, ilmenite sand has little effect on its compressive strength. Although it is not conducive to the development of flexural and tensile strength, the γ-ray shielding performance of the UHPC increases with an increase in the addition of ilmenite sand. When the titanite sand admixture is 70%, the γ-ray linear absorption coefficient of the prepared UHPC is 0.158 cm−1, and the γ-ray shielding performance is significantly improved; meanwhile, its durability performance is excellent. Full article
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Moisture Sensitivity Evaluation of the Asphalt Mortar-Aggregate Filler Interface Using Pull-Out Testing and 3-D Structural Imaging
by Feng Xu, Xin Nie, Wenxia Gan, Hongzhi E, Peiyao Xu, Hongqiao Cao, Ruifang Gong and Yuxiang Zhang
Coatings 2023, 13(5), 868; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13050868 - 04 May 2023
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Moisture damage is one of the undesired distresses occurring in flexible asphalt pavements, mostly through water intrusion that weakens and ultimately degrades the asphalt mortar-aggregate interfacial bond. One method to mitigate this distress is using anti-stripping or anti-spalling filler materials that, however, require [...] Read more.
Moisture damage is one of the undesired distresses occurring in flexible asphalt pavements, mostly through water intrusion that weakens and ultimately degrades the asphalt mortar-aggregate interfacial bond. One method to mitigate this distress is using anti-stripping or anti-spalling filler materials that, however, require a systematic quantification of their interfacial bonding potential and moisture tolerance properties prior to wide-scale field use. With this background, this study was conducted to comparatively evaluate and quantitatively characterize the moisture sensitivity and water damage resistance of the interfacial bonding between the asphalt mortar and aggregate fillers. Using an in-house custom developed water-temperature coupling setup, numerous laboratory pull-out tests were carried out on the asphalt mortar with four different filler materials, namely limestone mineral powder, cement, slaked (hydrated) lime, and waste brake pad powder, respectively. In the study, the effects of moisture wet-curing conditions, temperature, and filler types were comparatively evaluated to quantify the water damage resistance of the asphalt mortar-aggregate filler interface. For interfacial microscopic characterization, the Image-Pro Plus software, 3-D digital imaging, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were jointly used to measure the spalling rate and the surface micromorphology of the asphalt mortar and aggregate filler before and after water saturation, respectively. In general, the pull-out tensile force exhibited a decreasing response trend with more water damage and interfacial bonding decay as the moisture wet-curing temperature and time were increased. Overall, the results indicated superiority for slaked (hydrated) lime over the other filler materials with respect to enhancing and optimizing the asphalt mortar-aggregate interfacial bonding strength, moisture tolerance, and water damage resistance, respectively—with limestone mineral powder being the poorest performer. Full article
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Study on Modification Mechanism and Performance of Waterborne Epoxy Resin Micro-Surfacing
by Shaolong Huang, Fan Jin, Dongdong Chen, Qiang Xiao and Qingjun Ding
Coatings 2023, 13(3), 504; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13030504 - 24 Feb 2023
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This study examines the mechanical performance, deformability properties and rheological properties of a newly developed waterborne epoxy resin (WER)-modified emulsified asphalt (WE/A) binder for micro-surfacing. Two types of WER, semi-flexible and rigid, were used to modify the binder. Furthermore, the modification mechanism was [...] Read more.
This study examines the mechanical performance, deformability properties and rheological properties of a newly developed waterborne epoxy resin (WER)-modified emulsified asphalt (WE/A) binder for micro-surfacing. Two types of WER, semi-flexible and rigid, were used to modify the binder. Furthermore, the modification mechanism was investigated using the fluorescent microscope test and the scanning electron microscope (SEM). In addition, the pavement performance at micro-surfacing was studied using the wet wheel wear resistance test, the pendulum friction test and the slurry rutting test. The results indicated that with a small content (<15%) of WER in WE/A, WER existed as a continuous structure (cellular membrane wrapped around asphalt bubbles), thereby enhancing its high temperature properties and mechanical properties. Meanwhile, it also improved the cohesion properties of the transition interface between the aggregate and asphalt (enhanced by at least 30.0%) and the rutting resistance (improved by about 55.3–63.8%). In addition, WER could also improve the peeling resistance and water damage resistance of the micro-surfacing. Full article
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Study on the Influence Factors of Dynamic Modulus and Phase Angle of Dense Gradation Polyurethane Mixture
by Haisheng Zhao, Wensheng Zhang, Shiping Cui, Shijie Ma, Baoji Miao, Enzhou Di, Xiaoyan Wang, Chunhua Su, Jincheng Wei and Shan Liu
Coatings 2023, 13(2), 474; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13020474 - 19 Feb 2023
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Polyurethane (PU) mixture is a new pavement material with excellent pavement performance, and most research was focused on the enhancement of pavement performance, but rarely on the dynamic property. This paper studied the factors including gradation, aggregate type, PU type, and PU content, [...] Read more.
Polyurethane (PU) mixture is a new pavement material with excellent pavement performance, and most research was focused on the enhancement of pavement performance, but rarely on the dynamic property. This paper studied the factors including gradation, aggregate type, PU type, and PU content, which may influence the dynamic property of the PU mixture. Test results showed that the PU mixture is a kind of linear viscoelastic material, its dynamic modulus and phase angle changed with test temperature and loading frequency, the dynamic modulus would drop by 40%~50% with the temperature raised from 5 °C to 55 °C. All of the factors could affect the dynamic property of the PU mixture which was proved by the analysis of covariance. The effect of gradation did not change with the increase of the nominal maximum aggregate size (NMAS), the dynamic modulus of the PU mixture with limestone was higher than that of the PU mixture with basalt, and the curing speed of PU could affect the ultimate stiffness of the PU mixture, and the increase of the PU content did not help in the increase of the dynamic modulus of the PU mixture. So, more consideration about the selection of gradation, aggregate type, PU type, and PU content should be taken into the design of the PU mixture, which could produce the best pavement structure combination and save more investment. Full article
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Assessing the Effects of Different Fillers and Moisture on Asphalt Mixtures’ Mechanical Properties and Performance
by Yongcai Liang, Tao Bai, Xiaolong Zhou, Fan Wu, Changlong Chenxin, Chao Peng, Luis Fuentes, Lubinda F. Walubita, Wei Li and Xingchen Wang
Coatings 2023, 13(2), 288; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13020288 - 27 Jan 2023
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This laboratory study was conducted to comparatively assess the effects of different fillers and moisture on the mechanical properties and performance of asphalt mixtures. In the study, a typical Pen70 base asphalt was modified with four different filler materials, namely limestone powder, cement, [...] Read more.
This laboratory study was conducted to comparatively assess the effects of different fillers and moisture on the mechanical properties and performance of asphalt mixtures. In the study, a typical Pen70 base asphalt was modified with four different filler materials, namely limestone powder, cement, slaked (hydrated) lime, and brake pad powder, to produce different asphalt mortars that were subsequently used to prepare the asphalt mixtures. Thereafter, various laboratory tests, namely dynamic uniaxial repeated compressive loading, freeze-thaw splitting, and semicircular bending (SCB) were conducted to evaluate the moisture sensitivity, high-temperature stability, low-temperature cracking, and fatigue performance of the asphalt mixtures before and after being subjected to water saturation conditions. Overall, the study results indicated superior moisture tolerance, water damage resistance, and performance for slaked (hydrated) lime, consecutively followed by brake pad powder, cement, and limestone powder. That is, for the materials evaluated and the laboratory test conditions considered, limestone mineral powder was found to be the most moisture-sensitive filler material, whilst slaked (hydrated) lime was the most moisture-tolerant and water-damage resistant filler material. Full article
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Enhancing the Raveling Resistance of Polyurethane Mixture: From the Perspective of Polyurethane Adhesive
by Junfeng Gao, Hainian Wang, Jiakang Chen and Boming Tang
Coatings 2022, 12(12), 1950; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12121950 - 12 Dec 2022
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Polyurethane mixture, made of waste rubber particle, aggregate, and polyurethane adhesive, has low raveling resistance which affects the durability of the mixture. The objective of this study is to enhance the raveling resistance of polyurethane mixture. The content of polyol in the hydroxyl [...] Read more.
Polyurethane mixture, made of waste rubber particle, aggregate, and polyurethane adhesive, has low raveling resistance which affects the durability of the mixture. The objective of this study is to enhance the raveling resistance of polyurethane mixture. The content of polyol in the hydroxyl component was determined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The suitable curing conditions for polyurethane adhesive to enhance the raveling resistance were selected by the orthogonal experiment and mechanical tests. The relationship of the raveling resistance with crosslink density and elastic modulus was tested and calculated through the wear test. The results showed that when the ratios of the isocyanate component to the hydroxyl component were 1:3.2, 1:6.3, and 1:9.5, respectively, the isocyanate component was excessive. The ranking of the significance of the influence factors, from high to low, was first the curing temperature, then curing time, and finally the blending ratio; within the ranges of blending ratio, curing temperature, and curing time selected in this study, the appropriate blending ratio was 10:2, and the curing time was 6 h. For the polyurethane mixture involved in this study to obtain high raveling resistance, if a crosslinking agent or a new polyurethane adhesive is added, the tensile strength and tensile elastic modulus should be in the range of 3.02 to 3.27 MPa and 5.50 to 6.02 MPa, respectively; when using the FS2 polyurethane adhesive directly, the suitable curing conditions for the mixture are 90 °C and 6 h or 80 °C and 6 h. The results from this study could be beneficial for obtaining a high raveling resistance for the polyurethane mixture. Full article
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Research on the Interaction Capability and Microscopic Interfacial Mechanism between Asphalt-Binder and Steel Slag Aggregate-Filler
by Xiaobing Chen, Wei Wen, Jianguang Zhou, Xiaolong Zhou, Yunfeng Ning, Zhongshan Liang and Zhenyu Ma
Coatings 2022, 12(12), 1871; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12121871 - 01 Dec 2022
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To explore the applicability of steel slag porous asphalt mixture, the interaction capability and microscopic interfacial mechanism between asphalt-binder and steel slag aggregate-filler were investigated in this laboratory study. These objectives were accomplished by comparing and analyzing the differences between steel slag and [...] Read more.
To explore the applicability of steel slag porous asphalt mixture, the interaction capability and microscopic interfacial mechanism between asphalt-binder and steel slag aggregate-filler were investigated in this laboratory study. These objectives were accomplished by comparing and analyzing the differences between steel slag and basalt aggregates in interacting with the asphalt-binder. The study methodology involved preparing basalt and steel slag asphalt mortar to evaluate the penetration, ductility, softening point, toughness, and tenacity. Thereafter, the interaction capability between the asphalt-binder and aggregates was characterized using the interaction parameters of the asphalt mortar obtained from dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) testing. For studying the functional groups and chemical bonding of the asphalt mortar, the Fourier Transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer was used, whilst the interfacial bonding between the asphalt-binder and aggregates was analyzed using the scanning electron microscope (SEM). The corresponding test results indicated that the physical and rheological properties of the two asphalt mortars were similar. However, whilst the FTIR analysis indicated domination through chemical reactions, the interaction capability and interfacial bonding between the asphalt-binder and steel slag aggregates exhibited superiority over that between the asphalt-binder and basalt aggregates, with pronounced adsorption peaks appearing in the steel slag asphalt mortar spectrum. On the other hand, the SEM test revealed that, compared with the basalt, the micro-interfacial phases between the steel slag and asphalt-binder were more continuous and uniform, which could potentially enhance the interfacial bond strength between the asphalt-binder and aggregates (filler). Full article
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Experimental Research on Magnesium Phosphate Cements Modified by Fly Ash and Metakaolin
by He Liu, Qidong Feng, Yanhai Yang, Jingyi Zhang, Jian Zhang and Guangchao Duan
Coatings 2022, 12(7), 1030; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12071030 - 21 Jul 2022
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To increase performance and save costs when utilizing magnesium phosphate cements (MPC) to repair a damaged building structure or a cement pavement, MPC is typically combined with fly ash (FA) and metakaolin (MK). The influence of FA and MK on the workability, rheological [...] Read more.
To increase performance and save costs when utilizing magnesium phosphate cements (MPC) to repair a damaged building structure or a cement pavement, MPC is typically combined with fly ash (FA) and metakaolin (MK). The influence of FA and MK on the workability, rheological characteristics, flexural strength, compressive strength, and drying shrinkage of MPC was investigated in this research. MPC samples with different percentages of FA and MK by weight replacement were prepared. The results indicate that an appropriate dosage of MK and FA could decrease MPC fluidity and delay the setting time. MPC’s yield stress and plastic viscosity were increased when MK was added. FA has a negative influence on flexural and compressive strength as compared to control MPC and the compressive strength of MPC with MK increases and then decreases. The drying shrinkage of MPC containing MK and FA is superior to control mixture. MPC with 10% FA and 10% MK has the best-modified performance in terms of the comprehensive performance of MPC at all test ages. Full article
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Advances in Salt-Storage Materials, Road and Anti-Freezing Performances of Salt-Storage Asphalt Mixture: A Review
by Yanhai Yang, Guanliang Chen, Ye Yang, Liang Yue and Jian Xu
Coatings 2022, 12(9), 1323; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12091323 - 11 Sep 2022
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Salt storage asphalt pavement has been considered as a functional pavement that could effectively and actively melt snow on the road. Based on the previous studies, the macro melting snow and ice mechanism on the salt storage road is studied, high performance salt [...] Read more.
Salt storage asphalt pavement has been considered as a functional pavement that could effectively and actively melt snow on the road. Based on the previous studies, the macro melting snow and ice mechanism on the salt storage road is studied, high performance salt storage materials have been developed, as well as to analyze pavement and anti-freezing performance of salt storage asphalt mixture. Although some studies have evaluated salt storage asphalt mixtures and salt storage materials, there still remains many issues related to the slow-release effect of salt storage materials and road performance. Therefore, the article tries to review the key contents: mechanism for ice-snow melting of salt storage asphalt pavement, salt-storage materials design, salt-storage asphalt mixture-mix design. Additionally, key points concerning the road and anti-freezing performance of salt storage asphalt pavement were assessed. Finally, a series of important proposes for further investigations in this field have been presented. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Novel Green Pavement Materials and Coatings)
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