Abstract

In this paper the effect of Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) on aging properties of asphalts was studied. The thin film oven test TFOT tests and ultraviolet (UV) aging process were used to simulate short-term and long-term aging of asphalts, respectively. After aging, the physical properties and dynamic shear rheological behaviors of LDHs modified asphalts were investigated. The viscosity of LDHs modified asphalts was measured by Brookfield viscometer before and after UV aging. After UV aging, with an increase of LDHs, softening point and viscosity value of modified asphalts decreased, while both of ductility and penetration increased, compared to base asphalts. Temperature sweep tests showed that the complex modulus of LDHs modified asphalts was lower than that of base asphalt, while phase angle was higher. The results showed that LDHs improved the UV aging resistance of the asphalt, and it could prevent asphalt from UV aging.

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