Exploiting Synergistic Effects of Intermolecular Interactions To Synthesize Hybrid Rejuvenators To Revitalize Aged Asphalt

This paper examines the merits of using a hybrid bio-oil derived from algae and swine manure to rejuvenate aged bitumen by restoring the bitumen properties which are degraded during oxidative aging. Nitrogen-containing compounds have been found to be effective for decreasing the size of molecular agglomerates which are intensified during aging provided they adequately penetrate into the oxidized asphaltene agglomerations. The enhancement effect...