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The October 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

The October 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

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Smart Microcapsules Achieve 99% Bitumen Self-Healing Using Waste Soybean Oil

According to WPB, researchers have developed a new generation of multifunctional microcapsules capable of protecting bitumen against ultraviolet aging while repairing microscopic cracks through the controlled release of waste soybean cooki...

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Japan Tests Petroleum-Free Asphalt on Public Road Using Cashew Shell-Based Binder

According to WPB, Japanese road construction company Nippon Road has completed a public-road trial of an innovative asphalt paving material designed ...

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India's Bitumen Consumption Jumps 19.3% in October to 704,000 Tons

According to WPB, India's bitumen consumption surged to 704,000 metric tons in October 2026, marking a 19.3% increase from September and a 16.6% rise...

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Italy Grants Patent for New Asphalt Additive Designed to Improve Porous Pavement Durability

According to WPB, researchers at the University of Parma, working with Italian construction materials manufacturer Mapei and motorway operator Brebem...

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Steel Slag and Microwave Heating Help Asphalt Achieve 84.7% Healing Index in Laboratory Tests

According to WPB, a new scientific study has demonstrated that incorporating steel slag powder into asphalt mixtures can significantly improve their ...

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Shandong Bitumen Prices Fall 80 Yuan as Spot Supply Increases and Demand Weakens

According to WPB, bitumen prices in China's Shandong province fell sharply on November 6, 2026, as increased spot availability and weak downstream pu...

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