Different types of rejuvenators are available in the market to modify the aged asphalt binder. What are their basic contribution to change the fractional composition of aged binder.
The use of rejuvenating materials to modify the rheological and mechanical properties of aged bitumen in the pavement so that the pavement does not suffer from various cracks and maintains its integrity so that it does not suffer from further major damage.
Rejuvenators are malt-based petroleum products that have the ability to penetrate the asphalt concrete pavement and restore the lost properties of the bitumen in the pavement, which occurs due to the passage of time, oxidation and evaporation of volatile oils to the bitumen. Also, the use of these rejuvenating materials, due to their sealing properties, prevents water from entering the pavement