Asphalt Additives; Increase the Strength and Frequency of Bonding between Asphalt and Aggregate
Asphalt additives are substances added to the asphalt
binder to alter the characteristics of the final blend of Hot Mix Asphalt
(HMA). HMA is the combination of around 95% gravel, sand, or stone bound
together with the help of asphalt cement; heated aggregate, mixed, and combined
with the aggregate at an HMA facility. Various types of additives are used,
which enhance the performance and durability of asphalt. These additives reduce
the risk of potholes, cracking, and raveling. They also improve the flow and
wettability of asphalt binder, which increases its resistance to moisture
damage. They also lower the compaction temperature and increase its resilient
modulus.
According to Coherent
Market Insights the Asphalt
Additives Market Global Industry Insights, Trends, Outlook, and
Opportunity Analysis, 2022-2028.
Asphalt additives offer various advantages such as
stripping resistance, reduced moisture damage, reduced thermal cracking,
rutting resistance, & improved pavement performance. These additives
increase the adhesive force between asphalt cement and aggregates to prevent
cracks, unravel, and deformation. Asphalt
additives improve road quality,
durability, and overall life of the asphalt. Adhesion promoters create a strong
chemical bond between the aggregate and the bitumen, which enhances the overall
strength of asphalt. These additives are used in civil engineering projects,
such as parking lot construction, highway construction and waterproofing
applications.
These additives also reduce raveling, stripping,
permanent deformation, cracking, and more. They are used in road paving, road
construction, roofing, runway, parking lots, and airports. Some of the most
commonly used additives are asphalt powder, asphalt sealer, and grout and dirt
attractants. Asphalt powders add flexibility and elasticity to asphalt,
resulting in better traction and durability during inclement weather. These additives have proven to increase the durability
and workability of the asphalt, which leads to longer life. They improve aggregate coating and increase the strength
and frequency of chemical bonding between asphalt and aggregate.
In July 2022, the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) granted BioPreferred status on Colorbiotics' Invigorate Additive and
Invigorate Topical, utilized in both asphalt application and reclamation
projects, and Peak 301, a sprayed-on rejuvenator and protectant for asphalt
shingles.
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