The article titled “Assessing the Potential of Olive Stone Powder as a Bitumen Biopolymer Through Physical, Chemical, and Rheological Characterization,” authored by Asst. Prof. Mustafa Yurdabal APAK from the Civil Engineering Department, has been published in the Q1-indexed journal Polymers.
The study investigates the feasibility of using olive stone powder, an agricultural by-product, as a biopolymer modifier for bituminous binders through physical, chemical, and rheological characterization. Laboratory tests conducted on binders containing different proportions of olive stone powder demonstrated improved resistance to permanent deformation at high temperatures, reduced temperature susceptibility, and enhanced thermal stability.
The findings indicate that olive stone powder offers an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative for modifying bituminous binders and has significant potential for the development of sustainable pavement materials. The research is expected to contribute to future studies on sustainable construction materials and environmentally responsible transportation infrastructure.
The Civil Engineering Department congratulates Asst. Prof. Mustafa Yurdabal APAK on this valuable scientific achievement and wishes him continued success in his academic career.
