Investigation of Chemical, Microstructural, and Rheological Perspective of Asphalt Binder Modified with Graphene Oxide
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 32, Issue 11
Abstract
Graphene oxide (GO) is a nanomaterial that is characterized by a two-dimensional, atomically thin, honey-combed lattice. Studies over the years have indicated potential applications of GO for improving performance characteristics of asphalt binder. This study attempts to explore the impact of GO on various chemical and rheological characteristics of unmodified asphalt binder (AC30). GO was added to AC30 over varying dosages of 1%, 2%, and 3% by weight. Carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and nitrogen (N) determinations and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy aided in understanding the chemical interaction of GO with AC30. Further, the effect of GO on dynamic viscosity was also evaluated. Rutting performance of GO-modified AC30 was studied using the multiple stress creep recovery (MSCR) test, whereas fatigue performance was evaluated based on the linear amplitude sweep (LAS) test. Additionally, yield energy GO-modified AC30 was comprehended using the binder yield energy test (BYET). CHN determination and FTIR spectroscopy indicated that modification of GO is mostly physical in nature. An improvement in aging resistivity was observed due to incorporation of GO. GO was observed to increase dynamic viscosity. Improvement in both rutting and fatigue performance of AC30 was observed but different optimum dosages of GO were obtained: 1% for maximum rutting performance and 2% for maximum fatigue performance. Enhancement in yield energy and recovery potential was also observed.
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Data Availability Statement
Some or all data, models, or code that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. The data available include CHN determination, FTIR spectroscopy results, Brookfield viscosity values, high-temperature PG, MSCR test results, LAS test results, and BYET results. Furthermore, the data are available in three aging conditions: unaged, short-term-aged, and long-term-aged.
Acknowledgments
The authors would like to thank Industrial Research and Consultancy Centre (IRCC), IIT Bombay, for providing financial support through Project No. 13IRCCSG002, to purchase a dynamic shear rheometer instrument which was extensively used in this research work. Also, the authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay, for procuring various instruments (RTFO, PAV, Brookfield viscometer). The authors also thank Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility (SAIF), IIT Bombay, for carrying out various tests for this research work. Lastly, the authors express gratitude toward the Hengqiu Graphene Technology (Suzhou) Company Limited, Jiangsu, China, for supplying graphene oxide.
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Volume 32 • Issue 11 • November 2020
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Received: Aug 23, 2019
Accepted: Mar 31, 2020
Published online: Aug 20, 2020
Published in print: Nov 1, 2020
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