Recycled Plastics in Asphalt Mixtures: A Systematic Review of Mechanical Performance, Environmental Impact and Practical Implementation

The growing environmental impact of plastic waste and the high energy consumption in traditional asphalt production have driven the search for more sustainable alternatives in road construction. This systematic review evaluates the incorporation of recycled plastics into Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Wa...

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Published in:	Applied Sciences
Main Authors:	Julio Calderón-Ramírez, David Sepúlveda-Valdez, Leonel García, Marcelo A. Lomeli-Banda, Carlos Salazar-Briones, Marco Montoya-Alcaraz
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-09-01
Subjects:	asphalt mixtures recycled plastic sustainability road construction plastic waste
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/18/9901