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Adsorption of asphalt functionalities and oxidized asphalts on aggregate surfaces

Journal Article · · Fuel Science and Technology International; (USA)
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  1. Auburn Univ., AL (USA). Dept. of Chemical Engineering

The adsorption of asphalt functionalities and asphalt oxidized to different degrees on real and model aggregates is investigated. The functionalities used are: nitrogen-base, phenolic, carboxylic acid, ester, ketone, sulfoxide, and polynuclear aromatic. Adsorption isotherms of these functionalities on porous silica show different affinity rankings dependent upon concentration. The competitive affinity ranking of the asphalt functionalities on dried silica is obtained. Asphalts oxidized to different degrees become adsorbed on different aggregates. On silica and alumina, the oxidized asphalts with viscosities of 32,000 and 126,000 poise are adsorbed less than AC-20. On limestone and sandstone, the adsorption of AC-20 and oxidized asphalts is concentration dependent; asphaltene adsorption followed the same trends.

OSTI ID:
5263201
Journal Information:
Fuel Science and Technology International; (USA), Journal Name: Fuel Science and Technology International; (USA) Vol. 7:9; ISSN 0884-3759; ISSN FSCTE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English