Abstract
Herein the biowaste by-product spent coffee grounds (SCGs) from coffee industry were incorporated into asphalt binders for performance enhancement. From the analysis of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), dynamic shear rheometer (DSR), and Brookfield viscosity rheometer, it is confirmed that SCGs have potential prospects as bio-waste modifiers in the application of sustainable pavements. Results demonstrated that the modification process was mainly based on physical reinforcement. Compared with that of the neat asphalt, the shearing stress-resistant ability and high-temperature performance of the SCGs modified binders with the appropriate addition presented a bit of improvement; whereas the binders with 1% and 3% SCGs exhibited remarkably enhanced low-temperature stability. However, notable weaknesses of practical performance were shown for the binder with excessive content of SCGs, indicating the necessity of proportion selecting before application.
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