Sustainable Asphalt Mixes Containing Plant-Based Nanofibers

Sustainable Asphalt Mixes Containing Plant-Based Nanofibers

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Asphalt binder used for pavement construction is obtained mainly by distilling crude oil in refineries. The scarcity of natural resources, environmental concerns, and emerging needs for sustainable materials have spurred the development and use of materials and processes that are renewable and environment friendly. A study by South Dakota State University researchers evaluated the performance of asphalt mixes containing plant-based cellulose nanofibers to promote the sustainability of asphalt mixes using renewable origins. Important outcomes of this study will be discussed in this webinar.

Dr. Rouzbeh Ghabchi is an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at South Dakota State University. He has led several research projects aiming at enhancing the longevity and sustainability of asphalt pavements.