Development of a revised molecular model for asphalt oxidation and its implications for polymer compatibility

Aniruddha Chowdhury; Pouria Nourian; Jason Wiley; Nazimuddin Wasiuddin; Andrew Peters

doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2026.138564

journal article Aug 01, 2026

Development of a revised molecular model for asphalt oxidation and its implications for polymer compatibility

Aniruddha Chowdhury

Pouria Nourian

Jason Wiley Nazimuddin Wasiuddin Andrew Peters

Fuel Vol. 417 pp. 138564 · Elsevier BV

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Published: Aug 01, 2026
Vol/Issue: 417
Pages: 138564
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Former Chief Executive Officer, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

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U.S. Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration Award: 693JJ320C000024

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Aniruddha Chowdhury, Pouria Nourian, Jason Wiley, et al. (2026). Development of a revised molecular model for asphalt oxidation and its implications for polymer compatibility. Fuel, 417, 138564. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2026.138564

Development of a revised molecular model for asphalt oxidation and its implications for polymer compatibility

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