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• Published Open access Original Research 14 Jun 2024

  Lignin-modified bitumen: Exploring characteristics and performance

  By Darsana Mohanachandran, Anu S Mattam, Devika Vijayan S, Hiba Shahana S, Renjima S Reghu

  Abstract: The surge in crude oil prices has sparked interest in finding efficient and cost-effective alternatives to bitumen, a binder used in road pavement. Bitumen, derived from crude oil distillation or natural deposits, is primarily utilized in pavement grade bitumen, accounting for 83% of its usage. However, traditional hot mix asphalt, which relies heavily on bitumen, emits significant amounts of CO2, CH4, and N2O, contributing to environmental concerns. To address these …

  Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 24–30 Read article →