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Utilization of Styrofoam Waste as an Additive in AC-BC Mixture with Variations in Compaction Temperature

Researchers evaluated the Marshall characteristics of asphalt concrete binder course mixtures incorporating styrofoam waste as an additive at various compaction temperatures, finding that the non-biodegradable polystyrene material can improve pavement performance while reducing plastic waste.

2025 Jurnal Teknik Sipil
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The effect of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic addition to AC-WC in a wet mixture on increase of asphalt stability

Researchers investigated the effect of adding recycled PET plastic (4%, 5%, and 6% by asphalt weight) to AC-WC asphalt mixtures using a wet mixing method, then evaluated Marshall characteristics including stability, flow, VFB, VMA, and VIM. PET addition increased stability and Marshall Quotient values, with optimum asphalt contents determined as 6.2%, 6.25%, and 6.28% for 4%, 5%, and 6% PET content respectively.

2024 EUREKA Physics and Engineering 1 citations
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Evaluation of eco-friendly asphalt mixtures incorporating waste plastic aggregates and additives: Magnesium, fly ash, and steel slag

Researchers tested adding waste plastic aggregate (WPA) to asphalt road mixtures at various concentrations, finding that 5% WPA content performs well and meets durability standards while also potentially reducing microplastic generation compared to exposed surface-layer applications. The study suggests recycled plastic can be practically incorporated into road construction to divert plastic waste from landfills.

2023 Case Studies in Construction Materials 15 citations
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Performance Evaluation of Marshall Mixed Asphalt Concrete-Binder Course (AC-BC) Using Modified LDPE Waste Asphalt with the Wet Method

This study tested adding Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) plastic waste to road asphalt binder layers and found it improved pavement stability, with the best results at a 7% LDPE addition rate. While focused on road engineering rather than microplastic pollution, it is relevant because plastics incorporated into asphalt can fragment and shed tire-road microplastic particles into the environment over time.

2026 Jurnal Talenta Sipil
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Optimization of Asphalt Concrete Performance Using Waste Plastic Bottles (WPB) as a Sustainable Bitumen Modifier: A Comprehensive Rheological and Mechanical Assessment

Not relevant to microplastics — this study evaluates waste plastic bottles as a bitumen modifier to improve asphalt road performance, testing mechanical and thermal properties; it addresses plastic reuse in construction rather than environmental microplastic pollution.

2026 American Journal of Civil Engineering
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Recycling micro polypropylene in modified hot asphalt mixture

This study incorporated recycled polypropylene microplastics into hot asphalt mixtures and evaluated the resulting performance, finding that small additions of plastic waste can improve certain mechanical properties of asphalt while offering a pathway to reuse plastic waste in road construction.

2023 Scientific Reports 26 citations
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Composition Optimisation of Selected Waste Polymer-Modified Bitumen

This study examined how recycled polypropylene and polyethylene plastomers can be blended into bitumen for road paving, evaluating how mixing conditions affect the properties of the modified asphalt.

2022 Materials 6 citations
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Influence of Plastic Waste on the Workability and Mechanical Behaviour of Asphalt Concrete

Researchers found that incorporating plastic waste into asphalt concrete using a dry process improved selected mechanical properties including stiffness and fatigue resistance in some formulations while maintaining acceptable workability, supporting plastic waste as a viable bitumen extender for road construction.

2022 Applied Sciences 35 citations
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Performance and environmental impacts of waste plastic-modified asphalt pavement: a comprehensive review

This review examined recent research on using waste plastic to modify asphalt pavement and found that it generally improves road durability while reducing harmful emissions during production. However, challenges remain around plastic-bitumen compatibility and potential microplastic release during the pavement's lifetime, and the authors call for more standardized environmental assessments to ensure the approach is truly sustainable.

2025 Cleaner Materials 3 citations
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Studi Eksperimental Penggunaan Butiran Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) sebagai Pengganti Pasir pada Campuran Bata Beton

Researchers experimentally evaluated the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) granules as a partial sand replacement in concrete brick mixtures, measuring density and stress-strain characteristics of the resulting composite material. They found that increasing EPS content reduced material density and altered mechanical strength properties, offering potential for producing lighter, more eco-friendly building blocks from EPS waste.

2024 JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING BUILDING AND TRANSPORTATION
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Second Life for Plastic Fibre Waste Difficult to Recover: Partial Replacement of the Binder in Asphalt Concrete Mixtures by Dry Incorporation

Researchers found that incorporating waste plastic fibers from municipal solid waste into asphalt concrete as a partial bitumen replacement improved resistance to plastic deformation and mechanical performance, with results approaching those of polymer-modified bitumen mixtures while improving material sustainability.

2023 Materials 7 citations
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Waste Plastic in Asphalt Mixtures via the Dry Method: A Bibliometric Analysis

This bibliometric analysis reviews two decades of research on incorporating waste plastic into asphalt road mixtures using the dry method. The study found that polyethylene and PET are the most commonly used waste plastics, and that smaller particle sizes and melting-based mixing procedures generally improve the performance of the resulting asphalt, pointing to a practical reuse pathway for plastic waste.

2024 Sustainability 12 citations
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Determinación del Porcentaje Óptimo del Neumático Reciclado en Pavimentos Flexibles en Ayacucho – Perú

Researchers investigated the optimal percentage of recycled tyre rubber granules to incorporate into asphalt mixtures for flexible pavements in Ayacucho, Peru, evaluating the physical and mechanical properties of the resulting mix against national road construction standards.

2025
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Effects of marine microplastics on the mechanical performance of bituminous binder for road asphalt pavements

Researchers investigated the effects of marine-sourced microplastics as additives in bituminous binders used for road asphalt pavements, finding that incorporating marine microplastics into bitumen improved mechanical road performance while simultaneously providing a recycling pathway for plastic waste collected from marine environments.

2025 Transportation research procedia
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Laboratory and Full-Scale Testbed Study in the Feasibility of Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Asphalt Pavement Having Epoxy Resin and Crumb Rubber Powder

Researchers evaluated the feasibility of combining epoxy resin and crumb rubber powder as co-modifiers in styrene-butadiene-styrene asphalt pavement at both laboratory and full-scale testbed levels, finding improved performance characteristics over conventional asphalt. The approach also offers a productive use for waste rubber materials.

2023 Buildings 13 citations
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A systematic review on sustainable utilization of plastic waste in asphalt: assessing environmental and health impact, performance, and economic viability

Researchers systematically reviewed plastic-modified asphalt, finding that while recycled plastic waste can improve road performance in some cases, it also poses environmental health risks through microplastic release, carcinogenic compound emissions, and volatile organic compound off-gassing, with cost-effectiveness varying widely by plastic type and processing method.

2024 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 5 citations
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Recent Advances in Polymer-Modified and Plastic-Reinforced Asphalt: A Comprehensive Review of Performance, Rheology, and Sustainability

Researchers reviewed recent developments in polymer-modified and plastic-reinforced asphalt systems, synthesising findings on performance enhancement, rheological behaviour, and sustainability implications of incorporating recycled plastics and polymer modifiers into asphalt binders and mixtures.

2025 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Developing Sustainable Asphalt Mixtures Using High-Density Polyethylene Plastic Waste Material

Researchers evaluated asphalt mixtures incorporating high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic waste as a sustainable road pavement material, assessing whether recycled plastic can improve or maintain pavement performance while addressing plastic waste disposal.

2023 Sustainability 24 citations
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Assessing the Performance of Melted Plastic as a Replacement for Sand in Paving Block

Researchers evaluated melted low-density polyethylene plastic waste as a substitute bonding agent for sand in paving blocks, testing compressive strength, water absorption, and wear resistance across varying plastic content ratios. Results showed that paving blocks with 10% melted LDPE met required performance standards, offering a potential pathway for incorporating plastic waste into construction materials.

2023 Advances in Technology Innovation 5 citations
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Exploring the low-temperature performance of MPP-modified asphalt binders and mixtures using wet method

This paper is not about microplastic pollution; it tests multilayer plastic packaging (MPP) as a modifier in road asphalt binders, finding that amounts above 2% worsen cold-temperature performance.

2023 Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering 6 citations
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Evaluating Effectiveness of Multi-Component Waste Plastic Bags on Bitumen Properties: Physical, Rheological, and Aging

Researchers characterized waste plastic bag samples dominated by low-density and linear low-density polyethylene and tested their performance as bitumen modifiers, finding they improved rutting resistance by one performance grade. The study evaluates a practical route for valorizing plastic waste in road construction materials.

2024 Polymers 9 citations
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A Comprehensive Review of Applications and Environmental Risks of Waste Plastics in Asphalt Pavements

This comprehensive review examined the use of waste plastics (PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET) as asphalt modifiers, covering modification mechanisms, incorporation techniques (wet and dry processes), and environmental risks. While waste-plastic asphalt can improve high-temperature stability and reduce landfill disposal, microplastic shedding from pavement wear remains an unresolved environmental hazard.

2025 Materials 2 citations
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Rebound Effect Generated by Waste HDPE in Hot Asphalt Mixtures

Researchers analyzed the feasibility of incorporating waste high-density polyethylene (HDPE) into hot asphalt mixtures using a dry method at concentrations of 0.5 to 5 percent, finding that high HDPE percentages (4 and 5 percent) triggered a rebound effect that prevented proper compaction. Laboratory tests including Hamburg wheel tracking revealed that excessive HDPE content compromised mixture performance, establishing upper limits for plastic waste incorporation in asphalt applications.

2025 Recycling
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Recycled Mixed Plastic Fine Aggregate in Cement Concrete

Cement concrete mixtures incorporating mixed post-consumer recycled plastic as fine aggregate were characterized, finding that an optimized blend of polymer types produced workable concrete with mechanical properties suitable for construction applications.

2024 Springer Proceedings in Materials