Using FTIR Analysis To Examine Aging Susceptibility On Bio-Asphalts Modified By Black Soldier Fly Larvae Oil
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Hyla Marguerita Zouzias (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
- Advisor
- Jim Houser
Abstract: This thesis provides foundational research on bio-asphalts and specifically investigates the modification of petroleum-based asphalt binder with bio-based black soldier fly larvae oil (BSFLO) using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis.This study aims to assess the effect of BSFLO on the aging resistance of conventional asphalt binder. The BSFLO used in this study is EnviroOil, which is produced from mechanically pressing dried larvae and trademarked by EnviroFlight. The four research questions answered in this paper are related to using FTIR analysis for identifying modifiers in asphalt binder and calculating carbonyl (C=O) index. No significant differences were found between aged PG 70-22 and PG 64-22 asphalt binders and aged bio-asphalts so, additions of 5, 10, and 20% BSFLO by weight to asphalt binder could potentially be applied with no effect on aging resistance. The compatibility of the IR spectra of asphalt binder, BSFLO, and bio-asphalts is also discussed. This thesis includes a review of relevant literature, provides information on bio-asphalt production, and describes methods and analysis in using FTIR to evaluate aging susceptibility in asphalt binder modified with the addition of 5, 10, and 20% BSFLO by weight.
Using FTIR Analysis To Examine Aging Susceptibility On Bio-Asphalts Modified By Black Soldier Fly Larvae Oil
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- Publication
- Thesis
- Zouzias, H. (2022). Using FTIR Analysis To Examine Aging Susceptibility On Bio-Asphalts Modified By Black Soldier Fly Larvae Oil. Unpublished Master’s Thesis. Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.
- Language: English
- Date: 2022
- Keywords
- Black Soldier Fly Larvae,
Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy
Asphalt Binder,
Bio-Oil,
Aging Susceptibility