Aging Process Of Asphalt Research Articles

Influence of Variable Intensity Ultraviolet on the Performance of SBS Modified Asphalt

Previous scholars studied UV aged asphalt performance under constant UV intensity. This study proposed a method of UV aged asphalt based on the time-varying UV intensity, which is more capable of realistically simulating the UV aging of asphalt under natural conditions. The softening point, viscosity, and DSR tests were used to analyze changes in conventional and rheological properties of UV aged asphalt and compared them with RTFO (Rolling Thin-Film Oven) aged asphalt. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope (SEM) tests were analyzed for the microscopic characteristics. The aging index was also used to evaluate the percentage of asphalt aging attributable to each UV aging cycle. The results show that the softening point is more susceptible to UV radiation, with UV-6 cycles exceeding the softening point increment of RTFO. On the contrary, the viscosity is more susceptible to thermo-oxidative aging, and the viscosity increment of RTFO is 39.3% higher than that of UV-12 cycles. Based on DSR's test results, the rutting factor magnitude of RTFO was between 9-12 UV aging cycles The phase angle results indicate that thermo-oxidative aging is more likely to convert asphalt to elastomer than RTFO asphalt. UV aging process of asphalt produced sulfinyl and, carbonyl and other polar functional groups, asphalt intermolecular forced to enhance the production of a harder oxidation layer, the asphalt surface began to appear cracks. As aging time increases, the cracks become longer and deeper. Practical image recognition technology can identify the areas of the cracks. The crack area follows a linear pattern during cycles 3 to 9, while the growth rate slows down during cycles 9 to 12.

Characterization of temperature regulating, high-temperature rheological and anti-aging properties of asphalt mastic modified with SSPCMs

The objective of this study is to explore the potential of utilizing self-developed SSPCMs as additives for heat storage temperature regulation in asphalt mastic modification. To achieve this aim, a variety of asphalt mastics with different F-A volume ratios and SSPCM contents were formulated, and their high-temperature rheological properties, modification mechanisms, thermoregulation capabilities, and aging resistance performances were analyzed. The results of temperature regulation test indicated that the maximum cooling amplitude of asphalt mastic could reach 11.3°C, showing a great promising application for cooling asphalt pavements. Additionally, the incorporation of SSPCMs generally resulted in positive impacts on both the high-temperature rheological properties and temperature sensitivity of the asphalt mastics. Moreover, the aging indices GAI, ICO and ISO of the modified asphalt mastic with 30 % SSPCMs decreased by 5.6 %, 18.3 % and 8.7 %, respectively, compared with control asphalt mastic, implying that the incorporation of SSPCMs can retard the aging process of asphalt and enhance the thermal oxidative aging resistance of the asphalt mastics. In summary, the current study demonstrates the feasibility, improved performance, and effective thermoregulation properties of SSPCMs in asphalt mastics.

Correlation between Deformation and Volumetric Characteristics in the Aging Condition of Hot Mix Asphalt

The surface layer of pavement structures tends to experience a decrease in performance as its service life approaches. Generally, this decrease in performance is caused by aggregate degradation and aging of the asphalt binder, which can be caused by traffic loads or weather exposure. The mechanical performance of asphalt mixtures is due to the effects of aggregate degradation, which was simulated by reducing the coarse aggregate fraction and adding medium and fine aggregate fractions. The asphalt aging process simulates changes in binder characteristics by adding RAP binder to Pen 60/70 asphalt. Hot mix asphalt (HMA) with new material (SA-1) as a control for degradation simulation (SA-2, SA-3 and SA-4). Marshall test results show that aggregate degradation significantly causes a decrease in voids in the mixture (VIM) and voids in mineral aggregate (VMA), as well as an increase in voids filled with asphalt (VFA). WTM test results show that HMA degradation causes an increase in rutting depth, which increases the deformation rate and decreases dynamic stability. The correlation results between WTM and Marshall tests show a negative exponential relationship between VIM and VMA with deformation and a positive exponential relationship between VFA and asphalt mixture deformation.

Effect of warm mix agent on the chemo-mechanical performance of binder with different oil sources

In this study, three typical oil source asphalt binders, Karamay asphalt A, CNOOC 36-1 asphalt B, Qinhuangdao CNPC asphalt C, were selected to prepare asphalt binders together with the warm mix agent Evotherm M1. The effects of warm mix agents on asphalt from different oil sources were experimentally studied via dynamic shear rheological (DSR), thermogravimetric analysis (TG), and Raman spectroscopy tests. The asphalt binders with different oil sources exhibit different properties. The rheological test results indicate that the addition of warm mix agent can slow down the decrease of asphalt viscosity during the aging process and the aging of asphalt. The results of the thermogravimetric test showed that the residual mass of asphalt with the addition of a warm mix agent significantly decreased after aging. Warm mixing agents can slow down the conversion of lightweight components to heavy components during the aging process of asphalt. By calculating the reflectivity of asphalt in Raman spectroscopy, it can be concluded that the reflectivity of asphalt decreases after adding a warm mix agent. The warm mixing agent reduces the degree of thermal evolution of asphalt. Warm mixing agents can make the chemical components in asphalt relatively stable and less prone to further pyrolysis or cracking reactions.

Investigation of Self-Healing Performance of Asphalt Mastic-From the Perspective of Secondary Aging.

Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) has been widely utilized because it is an environmentally friendly and economical material. The performance of recycled asphalt mixtures will deteriorate gradually with the secondary aging process of asphalt, including the self-healing property. To further understand the self-healing characteristics of asphalt after secondary aging, taking 70# petroleum asphalt, SBS-modified asphalt, and extracted old asphalt mastics as objects, the fatigue self-healing test and fracture self-healing test were conducted to simulate the intermediate-and low-temperature healing behaviors of different asphalt mastics. The impact of healing time, healing temperature, and aging degree of mastics on the healing performance was systematically investigated. The results show that the original unaged asphalt mastics present excellent fatigue healing properties with an index of 0.796 and 0.888 for 70# petroleum and SBS-modified asphalt mastics, respectively. The secondary aging process causes significant impact on the healing properties, leading to a great drop in the corresponding index, which decreased to 47.5% and 72.5% of that of the unaged ones. The fracture healing ability of all mastics was much inferior to the fatigue healing. After secondary aging, the fracture healing index values of 70# petroleum asphalt, SBS-modified asphalt, and extracted old asphalt mastics were all as low as around 0.3, indicating similar performance can be found in the secondary aged SBS-modified asphalt mastics and 70# asphalt mastics. Overall, after secondary aging, the fatigue damage of SBS-modified asphalt mastics can be cured effectively by self-healing, but the fatigue and fracture self-healing properties of 70# asphalt mastics are difficult to recover. These results could provide an innovative view to understand the fatigue and fracture healing characteristics of recycled asphalt pavement after secondary aging.

Polyurethane and nano-TiO2 modifiers mitigate aging of asphalt binders by inhibiting aggregation of polar molecules: A molecular dynamics study

The aim of this study was to employ molecular dynamics to investigate how the addition of polyurethane and nano-TiO2 modifiers affects the strengthening mechanism and anti-aging properties of asphalt binders. In this study, asphalt molecular model, nano-TiO2 cluster model, PU molecular model, and PU/nano-TiO2/asphalt molecular model were constructed. The radius of gyration, free volume, diffusion coefficient, and indicators of structural alterations were used to analyze the impacts of PU and nano-TiO2 modifiers on the molecular structure of asphalt. The results indicate that the aging process of asphalt introduces oxygen-containing active functional groups. These groups increase the interaction forces among polar molecules, resulting in the aggregation of polar molecules and the disruption of the original colloidal structure. The spatial barrier effect of polyurethane chains hinders the self-aggregation behavior of asphaltene molecules. Asphaltenes are adsorbed onto the nano-TiO2 clusters, thereby impeding the formation of large-sized polar molecular aggregates. The primary role of polyurethane and nano-TiO2 is to mitigate the aging-induced aggregation of asphaltene polar molecules, preserving asphalt performance. However, it's important to note that asphalt will inevitably undergo aging over time.

Effects of aging behavior on macro and micro characterizations of surfactant–crumb rubber asphalt binders

Asphalt aging process degenerates the performance and shortens the lifetime of the pavement, while using warm mix additive and crumb rubber modifier can improve the main negative distress. In this study, aged crumb rubber modified asphalt binder (CRMAB) with and without surfactant (0.6% SK) additive were designed through rolling thin film oven and pressure aging vessel test. The dynamic shear rheometer, bending-beam rheometer, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and atomic force microscopy tests were conducted to identify the effects of aging behavior on the macro-rheological properties, chemical constituents, and morphological characteristics of CRMAB and surfactant–crumb rubber modified asphalt binder (S-CRMAB). The findings from micro and macro analysis showed that aging increases carbonyl, sulfoxide, and aliphatic components, decreases aliphatic branched components, causing higher high-temperature rheology, lower low-temperaturen and fatigue performance. However, SK improves its aging resistance and relaxation ability. Moreover, the appearance of uniform hills–valleys and “round and bright lamellar” structures on the surface of 3D and 2D topographic images of S-CRMAB, respectively, indicating the surface roughness decreases, and microstructural stability gets enhanced.

Biomass valorization toward sustainable asphalt pavements: Progress and prospects

To cope with the global climate crisis and assist in achieving the carbon neutrality, the use of biomass materials to fully or partially replace petroleum-based products and unrenewable resources is expected to become a widespread solution. Based on the analysis of the existing literature, this paper firstly classified biomass materials with potential application prospects in pavement engineering according to their application and summarized their respective preparation methods and characteristics. The pavement performance of asphalt mixtures with biomass materials was analyzed and summarized, and the economic and environmental benefits of bio-asphalt binder were evaluated. The analysis shows that pavement biomass materials with potential for practical application can be divided into three categories: bio-oil, bio-fiber, and bio-filler. Adding bio-oil to modify or extend the virgin asphalt binder can mostly improve the low temperature performance of asphalt binder. Adding styrene-butadienestyrene (SBS) or other preferable bio-components for composite modification will have a further improved effect. Most of the asphalt mixtures prepared by using bio-oil modified asphalt binders have improved the low temperature crack resistance and fatigue resistance of asphalt mixtures, but the high temperature stability and moisture resistance may decrease. As a rejuvenator, most bio-oils can restore the high and low temperature performance of aged asphalt and recycled asphalt mixture, and improve fatigue resistance. Adding bio-fiber could significantly improve the high temperature stability, low temperature crack resistance and moisture resistance of asphalt mixtures. Biochar as a bio-filler can slow down the asphalt aging process and some other bio-fillers can improve the high temperature stability and fatigue resistance of asphalt binders. Through calculation, it is found that the cost performance of bio-asphalt has the ability to surpass conventional asphalt and has economic benefits. The use of biomass materials for pavements not only reduces pollutants, but also reduces the dependence on petroleum-based products. It has significant environmental benefits and development potential.

The Effect of Aging on the Molecular Distribution of Crumb Rubber Modified Asphalt Based on the Gel Permeation Chromatography Test

Asphalt aging is one of the main causes of asphalt pavement cracking, loosening and other issues. On a macro level, the asphalt hardens and becomes more brittle, while on a micro level, the chemical composition and molecular weight distribution change. This is a very complicated physicochemical process. Gel permeation chromatography (GPC) is a powerful technical tool for understanding the mechanism of asphalt aging and expressing the asphalt aging process. GPC can be used to measure the distribution and content of each component in the asphalt aging process. The mechanism of action of crumb rubber modified asphalt has not been fully elucidated due to its complex composition. This study investigated the molecular weight of crumb rubber modified asphalt before and after aging, and filtered asphalt based on gel permeation chromatography. The results indicated that crumb rubber itself experiences severe degradation following PAV aging and that a significant number of macromolecular materials are incorporated into the asphalt phase, causing changes in key parameters. The average molecular weight (Mw) and dispersion (D) of crumb rubber modified asphalt are directly related. At the same time, the Mw of crumb rubber modified asphalt has a positive correlation with LMS content, while SMS content has a negative correlation with Mw. The increase in crumb rubber content has a positive impact on the material interaction, and the molecular weight distribution of crumb rubber modified asphalt is affected by the reaction degree of the crumb rubber in asphalt. The complex physical and chemical reaction of crumb rubber in asphalt has a direct impact on the external macro rheological properties of asphalt.

Investigation of asphalt oxidation kinetics aging mechanism using molecular dynamic simulation

Asphalt oxidative aging leads to pavement to become harder and brittle, resulting in the complex cracking and other diseases. However, the microscopic causes of oxidative aging and these changes are not clear. It is meaningful to investigate the complex aging process of asphalt from virgin state to aged state from a microscopic perspective. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation was used to investigate the oxidation kinetic aging process from the microscopic point of view. Asphalt binders were aged in the oven at five different aging times to simulate the oxidative aging. Saturates, asphaltene, resin, and aromatic (SARA) fraction weights of binders as well as carbonyls and sulfoxides at different aging states were determined using the four fractions separation test and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The virgin, fast-rate reaction, constant-rate reaction and full oxidation asphalt molecular models were established corresponded to the proportions of SARA fractions, carbonyl index and sulfoxide index. These models were simulated to investigate the microscopic properties, and the oxidation kinetic aging mechanism of asphalt were revealed.

Exploration for UV Aging Characteristics of Asphalt Binders based on Response Surface Methodology: Insights from the UV Aging Influencing Factors and Their Interactions

• Provide a new insight for exploring the UV aging mechanism of asphalt binders. • Explore the effects of some potential influencing factors and their interactions on the UV aging characteristics of asphalt binders with RSM method. • Characterize the micro properties of asphalt binders irradiated by UV light with different wavelengths through some microscopic experiments. To explore the UV aging characteristics of asphalt, effects of potential influencing factors as well as their interactions on asphalt’s properties were investigated with the aid of Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Four influencing factors, including ultraviolet irritation wavelength, irritation intensity, asphalt film thickness, and aging temperature, were selected as the response variables of RSM. And complex shear modulus aging index G*AI , DSR function aging index DAI and fatigue factor aging index FAI were selected as the responses’ values. Then, the Central Composite Design (CCD) model of RSM was adopted to establish the statistical models to analyze the effects of different variables on asphalt’s UV aging behaviors. On this basis, aging degree of asphalt under ultraviolet irradiation with different wavelengths was analyzed emphatically with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) tests. Meanwhile, method for speeding up the efficiency of asphalt UV aging test by reducing the asphalt film was also proposed. Test results show that UV aging rate of asphalt increases gradually with the decreasing of asphalt film and the increasing of radiation intensity and aging temperature; among them, the effect of asphalt film thickness is the greatest, while that of aging temperature is the smallest. In addition, radiations with different wavelength have different effects on UV aging behaviors of asphalt, and asphalt irradiated by UV-340 to UV-360 has the highest aging degree, which can be further proved by FTIR and AFM test results. Interactions between different factors will also affect the UV aging characteristics of asphalt, and the results are related to the types of asphalt. However, interaction between UV radiation wavelength and asphalt film thickness all have the significant effects on the UV aging behaviors of base asphalt and SBS modified asphalt. Decreasing the asphalt film thickness can effectively increase the UV aging rate of asphalt. Thus, the aging time can be appropriately reduced on the basis of thinner asphalt film, so as to improve the test efficiency. And finally, it can be found that two processes may exist during the UV aging process of asphalt, namely molecular excitation process and chemical bond breaking process. Under the two actions, unstable chemical bonds in asphalt will reach the excited state or break, and combine easily with the oxygen atom and then generate some polar oxygen-containing functional groups, thus causing the decline of asphalt’s properties.

A facile approach to enhancing the UV blocking properties of layered double hydroxides and potential application in asphalt

Defect-structured ZnaMgbAlc layered double hydroxides (d-ZnaMgbAlc-LDHs) with varying Mg/Zn ratios have been prepared by modifying the surface of ZnaMgbAlc-LDHs through a chemical etching method. The ultraviolet (UV) blocking properties of d-ZnaMgbAlc-LDHs were significantly improved, and d-Zn4Al2-LDH was added into asphalt to explore the potential anti–UV-aging application in asphalt. Research results show that 3 wt% of d-Zn4Al2-LDH could significantly improve the anti–UV-aging ability of asphalt, resulting from oxygen vacancy defects produced on the surface of d-Zn4Al2-LDH. Specifically, these oxygen defect vacancies can adsorb the free radicals generated during the asphalt aging process; therefore, it blocked the fragmentation of the macromolecule chain in asphalt and postponed the aging process.

Effect of Photocatalysts Modification on Asphalt: Investigations by Experiments and Theoretical Calculation

The application of photocatalysts on pavement engineering to degrade automobile exhaust has become a hot topic for researchers. However, the effect of photocatalysts on pavement materials has not been fully investigated. The primary purpose of this study is to explore the effect of a typical photocatalyst titanium dioxide (TiO2) on the chemical structure and properties of asphalt through laboratory experiments and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. Performance tests indicated that the physical properties of asphalt modified by TiO2 changed more significantly compared with that of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and silica (SiO2), which might be due to the smaller particle size of TiO2. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Fourier infrared spectrum (FI-IR) analyses demonstrated that the addition of TiO2 resulted in a smoother asphalt surface and a disappearance of the bee structure. Using TiO2 would not accelerate the aging process of asphalt. Moreover, the MD simulation results indicated that a more significant interaction existed between TiO2 and asphalt than that of CaCO3 and SiO2, which resulted in a tighter asphalt molecule and smaller free volume distribution in the TiO2-asphalt system.

Pengaruh Penuaan Aspal Pada Karakteristik Campuran Beton Aspal Lapis Aus AC – WC

The aging process of asphalt in the pavement layers of asphalt concrete road occurs when mixing in the Asphalt Mixing Plant and during the road service period. The asphalt aging process when mixing is called short-term aging and aging during the road service period is called long-term aging. AC - WC mixture is a wear layer and it is on the top layer of the surface which allows characteristics change that are influenced by several environmental factors (air, temperature and sunlight). This study aims to know the effect of asphalt aging on the characteristics of AC - WC mixture with Marshall method on some asphalt content that are 4.5%, 5.0%, 5.5%, 6.0%, 6, 5% and 7.0%. For testing on short-term aging (Short - Term Oven Aging, STOA) is by testing the mixture specimen AC - WC at 135o C before solidified for 4 hours and for long-term aging (Long - Term Oven Aging, LTOA) was carried out by testing the mixture specimen AC - WC at 85o C for 2 - 5 days. The results of this study found that asphalt aging had an effect on the characteristics of AC - WC mixture. Values of density, VFB, stability, flow tend to decrease with age. While VIM and VMA values tend to increase with age. Aging caused the mixture to became more rigid.

Study on aging behavior and prediction of SBS modified asphalt with various contents based on PCA and PLS analysis

The present study was meant to investigate aging behavior of different SBS content modified asphalt pre and post aging. The conventional, rheological properties, chemical structure of aged matrix and SBS modified asphalt at various degrees were tested in this study. Principle component analysis (PCA) was used to eliminate the mutual influence between the evaluation indicators. Partial Least Squares method (PLS) was used to build model for predicting aging behaviors of SBS modified asphalt. Drawing the results of experimental tests and statistical analysis, main conclusions are as follows: Carbonyl groups of matrix and different SBS modified asphalt increased obviously with fatty side chain decreased during aging process according to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) results and Proton nuclear magnetic resonance tests (H-NMR). According to carbonyl and sulfoxide index results of the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis, rheological and conventional properties aging index results, SBS modified asphalt (4.5% SBS addition) (SBS 4.5 for short) showed lower high-performance and anti-aging properties than SBS modified asphalt (3.0% SBS addition) (SBS 3.0 for short) after the RTFOT and PAV aging. Based on PCA results, properties peak area@1455 cm−1, carbonyl index ICO, viscosity modulus G″ and penetration distinguished most in asphalt aging behaviors. The PLS aging simulation model had good robustness for predicting the physical and rheological properties changes during the SBS modified asphalt aging process. From measurement IR analysis data, the expected rheological property δ can be predicted through PLS model best with correlation coefficient >0.90.

Contribution of Nano Crumb Rubber on Recycled Asphalt Concrete As Pedestrian Paving Block

Stripping the road surface layers of asphalt concrete caused by various considerations that have been damaged by the aging process of asphalt. This stripping material will continue to grow in sufficient quantities if the recycling process is not utilized. The recycling process can be done by restoring the performance of asphalt or aggregate and can even occur both to meet the specifications required originally. In this research, asphalt concrete mixture has been used where the asphalt element has undergone an aging process so that it needs to be rejuvenated or softened. The addition of used oil has been used in the process of softening the hot Asphalt Concrete Wearing Course (ACWC) type. The process of increasing the performance of recycled blends has used Nano Crumb Rubber (NCR) material. The test results show that the ratio of the old asphalt content and used oil as a softener is obtained with a ratio of 11: 4 to obtain the required level of softening. This composition has produced a bitumen penetration value of 60, and the addition of NCR 2.5% and 5% to the asphalt content. Testing for recycled asphalt mixes is carried out with Marshall Test, Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS), and water absorption testing for recycled mixtures for paving blocks. The test results show the addition of NCR by the dry method has increased the strength of the mixture at both ambient and higher temperatures of 35 °C and 45 °C.

Laboratory Assessment of Deteriorating Performance of Nano Hydrophobic Silane Silica Modified Asphalt in Spring-Thaw Season

In the seasonal frozen regions, freeze-thaw (F-T) damage is the main pavement damage, causing a variety of poor conditions in bitumen pavement, such as cracks, pits, potholes, and slush. In previous studies, we evaluated the effect of nano hydrophobic silane silica (NHSS) on the degradation of asphalt mixture under F-T cycles, and established the damage model of NHSS modified asphalt mixture in spring-thawing season. To gain more understanding of the influence of NHSS on asphalt in spring-thawing season, NHSS modified asphalt was systematically analyzed under F-T aging process in this study. The main research objective of this paper was to investigate the deteriorating properties of NHSS modified asphalt under Freeze-thaw aging process. Within this article, the physicochemical characteristics of NHSS modified asphalt were determined by using various laboratory tests, which included basic property test, dynamic shear rheometer test (DSR), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy test (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The results showed that the incorporation of NHSS could inhibit the F-T aging process of asphalt. Moreover, the chemical composition and thermal stability of asphalt under F-T aging process was analyzed through FITR and TGA test parameters. The results illustrated that the sulfoxide functional groups content index was more suitable for evaluating the aging degree of asphalt in the spring-thawing season and the F-T aging process had a great impact on the thermal property of NHSS modified asphalt.

Changes in rheological properties during asphalt aging

The deterioration of asphalt binders rheological behaviors in different aging stages were investigated by using self-developed indoor aging equipment SAT (simple aging test), and the corresponding relationship between indoor simulated aging and field asphalt aging was established. It was found that SAT equipment can better simulate the aging process of asphalt on site, with asphalt film thickness of 2 mm, short-term aging temperature at 150 °C, long-term aging temperature at 95 °C.

Influence of base asphalt aging levels on the foaming characteristics and rheological properties of foamed asphalt

Foamed asphalt technique is widely used in road construction due to its environmental and economic effects. The various characteristics of foamed asphalt and mixtures have already been investigated; however, few studies focused on what happened on the properties of foamed asphalt when the base asphalt was aged at different degree. In this study, the foaming characteristics and rheological performance of foamed asphalt prepared by different aging levels for base asphalt and foaming water content were determined. The rheological properties such as failure temperature, Zero shear viscosity @60 °C, temperature sensitivity, and fatigue resistance were evaluated by DSR tests. The results show that the deeper aging degree of asphalt for foaming process needs higher temperature and more foaming water content. And aging process of asphalt has better for high-temperature performance and temperature sensitivity, and adverse for fatigue resistance performance.

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy characterization of aging-related properties of original and nano-modified asphalt binders

The objective of this study is to analyze the effect of aging on asphalt binders under the conditions of dry and sufficient oxygen, and to identify the functional groups related to the fatigue and rutting of asphalt mixtures. During the asphalt aging process, the six functional groups (carboxylic acids, aldehydes, amides, anhydrides, esters and ketones) containing the carbonyl group can be found in the asphalt binders based on the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) test results and references. The functional groups containing the carbonyl group in the asphalt binders can be also used to correlate to the oxidation extent of asphalt binders. Three nanomaterials were added into the control asphalt binder to study the effect of aging. The three materials included polymer modified nanoclay (PMN), non-modified nanoclay (NMN) and nanosilica (NS). The rolling thin film oven (RTFO) and pressure aging vessel (PAV) aging effects of the asphalt binders were analyzed to understand the functional polar groups in the asphalt system under short- and long-term aging conditions, respectively. The different asphalt binders were tested by FTIR to obtain the spectra of chemical groups. The FTIR characterization results indicate that the carboxylic acids and ketones are the main aging components in the asphalt when exposed to air and oxygen. The esters and aldehydes in the asphalt are kept to a limited amount. Furthermore, these functional groups, along with the carbonyl group are closely related to the susceptibility of rutting and the fatiguing of asphalt mixtures.