Optimization of the Calcium Alginate Capsules for Self-Healing Asphalt

It has been demonstrated that calcium alginate capsules can be used as an asphalt healing system by pre-placing rejuvenator (healing agent) into the asphalt mix and releasing the rejuvenator on demand (upon cracking). This healing mechanism relies on the properties of capsules which are determined b...

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Main Authors: Shi Xu, Amir Tabaković, Xueyan Liu, Damian Palin, Erik Schlangen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/3/468