"Valutazione del comportamento meccanico e ambientale di miscele di conglomerato bituminoso a caldo modificate con rifiuti plastici non riciclabili"

Because of fewer opportunities for recycling and more difficulties with disposal, the growing amount of non-recoverable plastic waste has become a significant environmental concern. Incorporating recycled plastic debris into Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) has become a viable strategy for enhancing pavement performance and promoting environmentally friendly waste management techniques in recent years. The viability of utilizing non-recoverable plastic waste as a modifier in asphalt mixtures for transportation infrastructure applications is examined in this study. The engineering and environmental performance of plastic-modified HMA at the binder and mixture levels is the main objective of the study. Particular attention is given to the influence of plastic incorporation methods on the mechanical and durability properties of asphalt mixtures, including stability, stiffness, and cracking behaviour. Additionally, the study uses leaching studies to evaluate possible environmental effects related to the use of plastic waste. By advancing knowledge of the behavior of non-recoverable plastic waste and its possible use in long-lasting and ecologically sustainable pavement systems, this work advances the development of sustainable asphalt technologies.