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MAXRAP BLOGS

Insights from the MAXRAP research team on the science, technologies and challenges associated with reclaimed asphalt pavement and pavement recycling.

Mechanistic Insights into Bitumen Recycling Through AFM

By Dr. L. Abinaya | 8 July 2026

In hot recycling of aged bituminous materials, virgin binders and recycling agents are incorporated to restore compliance with target specification parameters. While these…

Understanding Bitumen Fractionation through SARA Analysis

By Dr. M. R. Nivitha | 22 June 2026

Bitumen is obtained through post-processing of the residue derived from the final stages of crude oil refining. The combined influence of crude source and refining methodology…

Asphalt Mortar Separation: Improving RAP Recovery through Processing

By Dr. M. R. Nivitha | 22 June 2026

RAP, or Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement, consists of aggregate particles bound together by aged asphalt mortar. The agglomeration of these particles traps a portion of the binder…

Quantifying Bitumen Ageing Using FTIR: Why Chemistry Matters

By Prof. J. Murali Krishnan | 25 February 2026

Ageing of bitumen governs long-term pavement performance, influencing stiffness, cracking resistance, and durability. While conventional binder tests can capture the effects of…

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