Asphalt Preservation Coating That Rejuvenates Without Surface Buildup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing asphalt surfaces deteriorate due to oxidation and water seepage, necessitating frequent resurfacing that raises the surface level and adds to the load on bridges, and conventional recycling methods are costly and environmentally harmful.
Innovation Solution
A biobased ester and monoterpene mixture, including styrene-butadiene complex and carbon black pigment, is applied to asphalt surfaces to rejuvenate and strengthen the asphalt matrix, providing a dark, durable seal that penetrates and reverses oxidation without adding layers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional resurfacing methods are used to restore asphalt surfaces, then the surface condition is improved, but the surface level rises and additional load is added to bridges
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and removes the light oil that has vaporized from the asphalt, restoring the original asphalt material to its initial condition without adding new layers. This eliminates the need for additional roadway layers while maintaining surface integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention recovers the lost light oil through the application of a specially formulated composition that replenishes the vaporized binder, effectively restoring the asphalt's original properties without requiring overlay materials that would add weight.
2Reliability
If conventional recycling methods are used to restore asphalt surfaces, then the surface is rejuvenated, but the process is costly and environmentally harmful
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the chemical parameters of the asphalt by applying a composition containing specific esters, monoterpenes, and other compounds that chemically restore the asphalt binder's properties, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional recycling methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses a composite formulation containing multiple components (biobased esters, monoterpenes, propylene glycol methyl ether acetate, liquid intermediate from polystyrene foam, carbon black pigment, and styrene-butadiene complex) that work together to restore asphalt surfaces without environmental harm.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If additional roadway layers are applied to resurface asphalt, then the surface durability is improved, but the surface level rises and bridge load increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces the mechanical approach of adding physical layers with a chemical approach that penetrates and restores the existing asphalt matrix, thereby extending durability without increasing surface level or bridge load.
Solution Approach 2:
The composition penetrates into the porous structure of the existing asphalt, restoring durability from within the material matrix rather than adding external layers, thus maintaining the original surface level.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution extends the life of asphalt surfaces by rejuvenating and darkening them, reducing the need for frequent resurfacing and minimizing environmental impact.
Implementation Method 1
penetrates and reverses oxidation without adding layers
Implementation Method 2
carbon black pigment... providing a dark, durable seal
Implementation Method 3
styrene-butadiene complex... rejuvenate and strengthen the asphalt matrix
Data Source
AI summary
This invention is in the field of asphalt construction or pavement applications, compositions and methods of use thereof. The invention also relates to methods of using the composition to surface seal and as a penetrating preservation agent to extend the life of the asphalt construction or pavement. The present invention relates to asphalt repair compositions, sealing or coating compositions, and methods for coating structures such as roadways, such as asphaltic surfaces to improve structure lifetime.