Plastic Waste for Sustainable Asphalt Roads

1st Edition - January 13, 2022
Editors: Filippo Giustozzi, Sabzoi Nizamuddin
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 7 8 9 - 5
eBook ISBN:
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Waste polymers have been studied for various applications such as energy generation and biochemical production; however, their application in asphalt roads still poses some questions. Over the last decade, several studies have reported the utilization of waste plastics in roads using different methodologies and raw materials, but there is still significant inconsistency around this topic. What is the right methodology to recycle waste plastics for road applications? What is the correct type of waste plastics to be used in road applications? What environmental concerns could arise from the use of waste plastics in road applications?

Plastic Waste for Sustainable Asphalt Roads covers the various processes and techniques for the utilization of waste plastics in asphalt mixes. The book discusses the various material properties and methodologies, effects of various methodologies, and combination of various polymers. It also provides information on the compatibility between bitumen and plastics, final asphalt performance, and environmental challenges.

Cover Image
Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Contributors
About the editors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Section 1 Waste plastics — problems and opportunities
Chapter 1 Polymers and plastics: Types, properties, and manufacturing
Abstract
Chapter Outline
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Polymers: Classifications and properties
1.3 Plastics
1.4 Summary
References
Chapter 2 Thermo-mechanical, rheological, and chemical properties of recycled plastics
Abstract
Chapter Outline
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Thermo-mechanical and rheological properties of waste plastics
2.3 Chemical properties of waste plastics
2.4 Proximate and elemental properties of waste plastics
2.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 3 “Road-grade” recycled plastics: A critical discussion
Abstract
Chapter Outline
3.1 Introduction
3.2 A conversation about responsible recycling
3.3 Learning from the past
3.4 The use of recycled tire rubber in asphalt
3.5 The use of recycled asphalt shingles
3.6 The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement
3.7 The state of the knowledge
3.8 What we know about laboratory performance
3.9 What we know about plant operations
3.10 What we know about field performance
3.11 There are things we need to learn
3.12 How do we move forward?
References
Section 2 Waste plastics' effect on bitumen performance
Chapter 4 Rheological performance of soft and rigid waste plastic-modified bitumen and mastics
Abstract
Chapter Outline
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Materials and methods
4.3 Results and discussions
4.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 5 Rheological evaluation of PE waste-modified bitumen with particular emphasis on rutting resistance
Abstract
Chapter Outline
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Materials and specimen preparation
5.3 Methods
5.4 Results
5.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 6 Rutting of waste plastic-modified bitumen
Abstract
Chapter Outline
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Empirical indexes
6.3 Linear viscoelastic properties
6.4 Failure and damage resistance characterization
6.5 Rutting resistance of plastic-modified binders
6.6 Conclusions
References
Section 3 Waste plastics' effect on asphalt performance
Chapter 7 Volumetric properties, workability, and mechanical performance of waste plastic-modified asphalt mixtures
Abstract
Chapter Outline
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Laboratory design of waste plastic-modified asphalt mixtures
7.3 Mechanical performance of waste plastic-modified asphalt mixtures
7.4 Summary and conclusions
References
Chapter 8 Fatigue resistance of waste plastic-modified asphalt
Abstract
Chapter Outline
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Recycled plastic in asphalt pavements
8.3 Fatigue testing of asphalt mixtures
8.4 Fatigue performance of recycled plastic-modified asphalt
8.5 Case study: Laboratory fatigue analysis by means of different testing approaches
8.6 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Section 4 Combination of waste plastics with other road materials
Chapter 9 The role of new compatibilizers in hybrid combinations of waste plastics and waste vehicle tyres crumb rubber-modified bitumen
Abstract
Chapter Outline
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Materials and method
9.3 Results and discussion
9.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 10 Hybrid combination of waste plastics and graphene for high-performance sustainable roads
Abstract
Chapter Outline
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Hybrid combination of waste plastic and graphene (GBSm)
10.3 Asphalt concrete production with GBSm technology
10.4 Environmental performance enhancement of GBSm within a comparative perspective
10.5 Performance of asphalt concrete modified with GBSm
10.6 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 11 Influence of compatibilizers on the storage stability of hybrid polymer-modified bitumen with recycled polyethylene
Abstract
Chapter Outline
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Materials and methods
11.3 Experimental works
11.4 Results and discussion
11.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Section 5 Potential environmental issues of waste plastics in roads
Chapter 12 Fuming and emissions of waste plastics in bitumen at high temperature
Abstract
Chapter Outline
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Methodology
12.3 Results and discussion
12.4 Conclusions
12.5 Limitations and recommendations for future works
References
Chapter 13 Road dust-associated microplastics from vehicle traffics and weathering
Abstract
Chapter Outline
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Characteristics of road dust-associated microplastics
13.3 Microplastics derived from roads and vehicle traffics
13.4 Microplastics generation due to weathering process
13.5 Conclusions
References
Section 6 Life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis of waste plastics in roads
Chapter 14 Life cycle assessment (LCA) of using recycled plastic waste in road pavements: Theoretical modeling
Abstract
Chapter Outline
14.1 Overview of the plastic waste management system
14.2 Using plastic recyclates in asphalt mixtures
14.3 Life cycle assessment
14.4 Life cycle assessment of plastic waste management systems
14.5 Conceptual example of a consequential life cycle assessment study on the use of plastic materials in asphalt mixtures
14.6 Additional considerations and perspectives on the life cycle assessment modeling of the use of plastic recyclates in road pavements
14.7 Final remarks and conclusions
References
Chapter 15 Environmental product declarations (EPDs)/product category rules (PCRs) of waste plastics and recycled materials in roads
Abstract
Chapter Outline
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Chapter structure
15.3 Background of environmental product declarations (EPDs)
15.4 Life cycle assessment of asphalt mixtures with recycled plastics: Key considerations and data needs
15.5 Current environmental product declaration programs for asphalt mixtures
15.6 Pathways to develop and use environmental product declarations of asphalt mixtures with recycled plastics
15.7 Conclusions and recommendations
References
Section 7 Case studies
Chapter 16 Application of plastic-modified asphalt for the reconstruction of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy
Abstract
Chapter Outline
16.1 Overview
16.2 San Giorgio viaduct—first- and second-level executive project
16.3 Improved pavement design proposal—third-level executive project
16.4 Comparison of pavements' performance: Second- vs. third-level executive project
16.5 The pavement of the San Giorgio viaduct: From mix design to traffic opening
16.6 Conclusions of the study
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 17 Sustainable alternatives for the reuse of plastic waste in asphalt mixtures: From the laboratory to the field
Abstract
Chapter Outline
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Recycled polyethylene
17.3 Test section
17.4 Materials
17.5 Construction of the test sections
17.6 Laboratory test results
17.7 Evaluation of the test sections
17.8 Summary and conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Index

Filippo Giustozzi

Filippo Giustozzi is an expert in road and airport pavement materials and is currently serving as Associate Professor at RMIT University (Australia). He is the co-chair of AKP00(2) – Sustainable and Resilient Pavements at the Transportation Research Board of National Academies of Sciences and Engineering in the United States. He completed his second PhD at Virginia Tech University (United States) in 2012. He has participated in several major road and airport construction projects as a consultant since 2008. Dr. Giustozzi is the lead investigator for the national Austroads project APT6305 'Use of Road-grade Recycled Plastics for Sustainable Asphalt Pavements', approved by the Transport and Infrastructure Council that brings together Commonwealth, State, Territory, and New Zealand Ministers. He also collaborates with several national and international road contractors and bitumen suppliers on a variety of research and field projects, mainly around polymer-modified bitumen and recycled materials for road applications. At RMIT University, he leads the Intelligent Materials for Road and Airport Pavements research group.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Sabzoi Nizamuddin

Sabzoi Nizamuddin is currently working as a Research Fellow in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering at RMIT University (Australia). He received his PhD in 2019 from RMIT University. He was awarded the Research Excellence Award from RMIT University’s School of Engineering, based on the high quality and quantity of papers he published during his PhD. To date, he has been the author of more than 75 articles in peer-reviewed Scopus/SCI/ESCI-indexed journals, 5 book chapters for Elsevier and Springer, and has presented his findings at domestic and international conferences. Currently, he is a co-editor for 'Frontiers in Energy Research' and the 'International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health'.

Affiliations and expertise

Research Fellow, School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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