scCO₂-Activated Fine RAP

Enhanced Rejuvenator Diffusion

A fine recycled asphalt pavement material treated with supercritical carbon dioxide, enabling rejuvenator diffusion that restores aged asphalt closer to unaged state while improving cracking resistance.

Huang, Wenke · Haiyong, Wu · Xuexu, Liu · Haoran, Gu · Haolong, Yang · Yin, Yingmei

Construction and Building Materials 2025

Specifications

Treatment at C
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Advantages

Reduced compression, tensile, shear strength, and fracture energy compared to untreated fine RAP

Improved crack resistance in semi-circular bending and splitting tests

Molecular dynamics simulation shows significantly improved rejuvenator diffusivity