The asphalt industry’s journey toward sustainability has accelerated in recent decades. Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) technologies, recycled materials, and functionalized polymers are unlocking new ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy, and extend pavement life—all without compromising quality. Additives like Solstice Titan™ are bridging the gap between environmental responsibility and high performance.
Explore our exclusive video series to learn how these breakthroughs are transforming paving practices worldwide. Learn directly from industry experts and real-world case studies. See how paving contractors, producers, and agencies are adopting innovative solutions to:
- Lower carbon emissions and fuel use
- Extend paving seasons and project profitability
- Improve pavement durability with less material
- Reduce costs while meeting sustainability goals
Innovations in Sustainable Asphalt Pavements
Discover how recycled materials, bio-based binders, WMA technologies, and Solstice Titan™ are reshaping asphalt paving for durability and reduced emissions. Learn why Solstice Titan™ outperforms conventional mixes while lowering costs.
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Reducing Emissions with LMV Functionalised Polymers
Solstice Titan™ lowers production temperatures, cuts CO₂ and VOC emissions, and reduces roller passes, saving fuel and improving worker safety. A Texas highway trial showed 33% fewer roller passes and 13% lower fuel use.
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Optimizing Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Production with Solstice Titan™
Maximize the use of RAP and RAS with Solstice Titan™. A Netherlands trial cut compaction temperature by 40°C and boosted ITSR to 97%, showing stronger, more sustainable mixes.
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Case study: Groene Prijs Mourik voor duurzaam COLT-asfalt – YouTube
Key Considerations for Selecting High-Performance Asphalt Materials
Traffic, climate, aggregate quality, and binder performance are crucial in choosing the right asphalt mix. The right material selection ensures resistance to rutting, cracking, and moisture damage.
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Transforming Pavement Design and Maintenance Through Polymer Innovations
Solstice Titan™ reduces top-layer thickness by 45% while maintaining durability, enabling 40% more miles within the same budget. Less material, lower costs, and greater sustainability.
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Challenges in Implementing Sustainable Practices in Asphalt Paving
Asphalt production is energy- and emissions-intensive. Solstice Titan™-based PMBs reduce temperatures, cut fumes, and enable greater use of RAP/RAS.
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Solstice Titan™ vs. SBS Modifiers
Solstice Titan™ enables smoother pavements, fewer roller passes, and faster road reopening—even at lower temperatures. SBS modifiers, in contrast, raise viscosity and limit workability.
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Optimizing Paving Operations: Minimizing Liabilities and Maximizing Bonuses
Solstice Titan® acts as a compaction aid, cutting roller passes, lowering costs, and enabling faster project completion. Roads reopen sooner, helping contractors earn performance bonuses.
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Revolutionizing the Performance of High PG-Grade Asphalt
Solstice Titan™ improves rutting resistance, water damage protection, and storage stability while keeping viscosity low. Unlike SBS or TER, Titan™-modified mixes remain durable and workable for months.
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Preventing Asphalt Pavement Failures with Strategic Material Selection
Rutting, cracking, raveling, potholes, and reflective cracking can all be mitigated with the right materials and additives. Solstice Titan™ and other modifiers extend pavement life significantly.
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Enhancing Asphalt Performance with Polymer Innovations
Elastomers add stiffness but raise viscosity. Solstice Titan™, a functionalized polyolefin plastomer, improves rutting resistance while maintaining workability and enabling low-temperature paving.
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Extending the Paving Season for Better Yield and Operational Flexibility
Solstice Titan™-modified asphalt stays workable at low temperatures, extending the paving season into colder months. Contractors gain flexibility, off-season savings, and a competitive edge.
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