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NEXCEL Ph.D. candidate Changjun Sun gave a presentation at the WTC2026
Time: 2026/06/09  Publisher: oiginal  Views:
The Transport Technology and Industry Innovation Development Conference 2026 was held in Tianjin from June 3 to 5 immediately after the World Transport Convention (WTC). This conference aims to build a high-level exchange and cooperation platform for multiple disciplines in comprehensive transportation, and to promote the deep integration of transportation technology innovation and industry innovation. Changjun Sun, Ph.D. candidate from Hunan University and Principal Investigator of NEXCEL 2025 PHD project titled “Investigation on the Performance and Mechanism of Desulfurized Rubber/Bio-oil Composite Rejuvenated SBS Modified Asphalt,” delivered a presentation on “Application of Bio-based Eco-friendly Composite Regenerants in the Regeneration of SBS Modified Asphalt”.

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The presentation introduces an economical, low-carbon, and eco-friendly composite regenerant primarily formulated from desulfurized waste tire crumb rubber (DVCR) and epoxidized soybean oil (ESO). This regenerant effectively restores the performance of aged SBS modified asphalt while endowing it with enhanced anti-aging capabilities. Specifically, the regenerated asphalt system incorporating 40% DVCR demonstrates optimal performance, achieving an excellent balance among high-temperature stability, low-temperature performance, and long-term aging resistance. The underlying mechanisms include: ESO replenishing the light fractions; DVCR facilitating the rearrangement of the polymer network; Sacrificial oxidation of residual C=C double bonds within the DVCR; The formation of physical barriers and free-radical scavenging effects by carbon black. However, there is an optimal dosage threshold for desulfurized rubber; excessive amounts can lead to excessive system stiffness and compromise long-term performance.

 

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