Chemical Characterization of Biobinder from Swine Manure: Sustainable Modifier for Asphalt Binder
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 23, Issue 11
Abstract
This paper presents the production, modification, and characterization of biobinder from swine manure. A hydrothermal process was used to convert swine manure to a bio-oil. The bio-oil was fractionated to extract water, solid residue, and some of the organic compounds. The sticky residue after fractionation was used as a replacement for asphalt binder. This paper presents production and chemical and rheological characterization of the biobinder as compared with petroleum-asphalt binder. Biobinder from swine manure was found to be a promising candidate for partial replacement for petroleum-asphalt binder. Considering the limitations imposed on growth of swine farms by manure management practices and environmental regulations and the increasing demand for asphalt binder for infrastructure rehabilitation, this sustainable development will result in major improvements in environmental and economical impacts in both the agricultural and construction sectors. Hence, this study offers a unique approach that simultaneously addresses the increased depletion of petroleum resources the growing swine manure pollution and released greenhouse gases and the development of sustainable alternative for petroleum-asphalt binder. The use of biobinder will improve petroleum-asphalt binder’s low temperature properties while reducing asphalt pavement construction costs; the cost of biobinder production is estimated to be () and that of asphalt binder is ().
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Acknowledgments
This research is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (Award No. NSF0955001). The authors would like to acknowledge the invaluable support provided by S. Hamoush of North Carolina A&T State University; J. F. Rovani, J. F. Schabron, J. Loveridge, and F. Miknis of Western Research Institute; and T. Arnold of the Federal Highway Administration. The contents of this paper reflect the view of the authors, who are responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the data presented. This paper does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation.
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 23 • Issue 11 • November 2011
Pages: 1506 - 1513
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© 2011 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: May 30, 2010
Accepted: Nov 19, 2010
Published online: Feb 21, 2011
Published in print: Nov 1, 2011
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