Abstract
AbstractEpoxy asphalt, a thermosetting polymer, is characterized by stable, irreversible internal chemical bonds that prevent recovery and spontaneous micro‐crack healing, unlike conventional asphalt. This study introduces a renewable nano‐modifier synthesized via esterification of carboxyl‐functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs‐COOH) and furfuryl alcohol (FA), termed CNTs‐FA. The successful synthesis of CNTs‐FA was confirmed through various microscopic techniques. Integrating CNTs‐FA into epoxy asphalt materials, the optimal dosage was identified as 0.05% of the total epoxy asphalt mass using tensile tests and fluorescence microscopy. Thermal reversible effects and mechanisms were further analyzed through multiple regeneration cycles using tensile properties, fluorescence microscopy, and infrared spectroscopy. The study elucidates that the thermal reversibility in epoxy asphalt is facilitated by the Diels‐Alder (DA) reaction between the conjugated diene structure in FA and the curing agent oleylamine. This research provides an effective solution to the non‐recoverability and unrepairable micro‐cracks of traditional epoxy asphalt mixtures.Highlights CNTs‐FA was successfully prepared by esterification reaction. Using nano modification methods, introduce DA reaction into curing system. Renewable function of epoxy asphalt by DA reversible reaction.
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