Application of phase change material in asphalt mixture – A review
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-10-2020
Department
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
Abstract
The use of latent heat storage capacity from phase change material (PCM) to regulate asphalt pavement temperature is an innovative way to mitigate temperature-related pavement distresses, such as thermal cracking and rutting. In this review, a detailed discussion on the classification and incorporation methods of PCM in asphalt mixture is presented. Further, the physical and chemical performances of PCM modified asphalts were reviewed, followed by their thermal and mechanical properties. It was observed that temperature related performance of asphalt mixtures can be well controlled in the phase change temperature range. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) and n-Tetradecane have been generally used to regulate the high and low temperatures of asphalt pavement, respectively. Mixed results were obtained on rheological properties of binders with PCMs as well as on road performance properties of asphalt mixtures with PCMs. It is important to note that PCMs with high latent heat and thermal conductivity are preferred for effective thermal regulation.
Publication Title
Construction and Building Materials
Recommended Citation
Chen, Y.,
Wang, H.,
You, Z.,
&
Hossiney, N.
(2020).
Application of phase change material in asphalt mixture – A review.
Construction and Building Materials,
263.
http://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120219
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/michigantech-p/2616
Publisher's Statement
© 2020 Elsevier Ltd. Publisher’s version of record: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120219