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Enhancing CO2 capture performance through activation of olive pomace biochar: A comparative study of physical and chemical methods 通过活化橄榄渣生物炭提高二氧化碳捕集性能：物理和化学方法的比较研究

IF 8.6 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Materials and Technologies

Pub Date : 2024-11-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01177

A. Alcazar-Ruiz , S. Maisano , V. Chiodo , F. Urbani , F. Dorado , L. Sanchez-Silva

This work contributes understanding technical feasibility use of an agro-industrial waste as raw material for CO₂ capture. Physical and chemical activation treatments to enhance adsorption properties of exhausts olive pomace biochar were investigated. Innovatively, the effects of different kinds of activating agents (steam, CO₂, H₃PO₄ and KOH) on activated biocarbon's properties were deeply examined, also through an original high-pressure thermobalance, that is enabled higher initial sample weights, temperatures, and pressures compared to those employed in conventional methods.

The activation conditions significantly affect the biochar morphology and CO₂ adsorption capacity. Chemical activation, particularly with KOH, produced highly microporous structures, greatly enhancing CO₂ adsorption. Specifically, KOH activation achieved adsorption capacities of up to 3.04 mmol/g at 30 °C and 10 bar. Textural analysis showed that KOH activation primarily increased microporosity, while other methods produced both micropores and mesopores. Interestingly, acid and physical activations were less effective, as they reduced CO₂ adsorption due to changes in the internal structure. Thus, olive pomace proves to be a promising precursor for developing efficient biochar adsorbents. The use of KOH as an activating agent particularly stands out, achieving notable CO₂ adsorption capacities.

这项研究有助于了解使用农用工业废料作为二氧化碳捕集原料的技术可行性。研究了如何通过物理和化学活化处理来提高橄榄渣生物炭的吸附性能。创新性地深入研究了不同种类的活化剂（蒸汽、CO2、H3PO4 和 KOH）对活化生物炭特性的影响，同时还采用了独创的高压热平衡法，与传统方法相比，这种方法可以提高初始样品重量、温度和压力。化学活化，尤其是 KOH 活化，产生了高度微孔结构，大大提高了二氧化碳吸附能力。具体而言，在 30 °C 和 10 bar 条件下，KOH 活化产生的吸附容量高达 3.04 mmol/g。质构分析表明，KOH 活化主要增加了微孔，而其他方法则同时产生微孔和中孔。有趣的是，酸活化和物理活化的效果较差，因为它们会因内部结构的变化而减少对二氧化碳的吸附。因此，橄榄渣被证明是开发高效生物炭吸附剂的理想前体。使用 KOH 作为活化剂尤为突出，可实现显著的二氧化碳吸附能力。

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Production of NiFe alloy by combined recycling of waste nickel-metal hydride batteries and waste toner powder 通过联合回收废旧镍氢电池和废旧碳粉生产镍铁合金

IF 8.6 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Materials and Technologies

Pub Date : 2024-11-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01175

Pravas Ranjan Behera , Rifat Farzana , Veena Sahajwalla

This paper elucidates a novel and sustainable way of bringing two major sub e-waste streams (waste electrodes of Ni-MH battery and waste toner powder) together to manufacture NiFe alloy. Reduction of oxides (present in the Ni-MH battery electrode) with carbon sourced from waste toner was performed at 1550 °C which observed the formation of NiFe alloy as reaction proceeded to 1 h. Percentages of waste toner in the 2 g feed material containing waste electrode mass was varied to study the metal/slag formation and separation alike. The product and slag phases were both analysed by X-ray powder diffraction, Scanning electron microscopy, Energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, Laser induced breakdown spectrometer to confirm the formation and metallic composition of the NiFe alloy (>75 % Ni and > 14 % Fe) and the mixture of rare earth oxides present in the slag phase. In addition to manufacturing the metallic alloy, which evinces a possibility of being used as a feedstock in industrial applications, this innovative recycling technique also brings down the burden on landfills.

本文阐明了一种将两种主要电子废物流（镍氢电池的废电极和废墨粉）结合起来制造镍铁合金的新型可持续方法。在 1550 °C的温度下，用来自废墨粉的碳还原氧化物（存在于镍氢电池电极中），观察到反应进行到 1 小时时形成的镍铁合金。通过 X 射线粉末衍射、扫描电子显微镜、能量色散 X 射线光谱和激光诱导击穿光谱仪对产品和熔渣相进行分析，以确认镍铁合金的形成和金属成分（75 % 镍和 14 % 铁）以及熔渣相中存在的稀土氧化物混合物。除了制造金属合金，这种创新的回收技术还有可能被用作工业应用的原料，同时也减轻了垃圾填埋场的负担。

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Surrogate-assisted optimization under uncertainty for design for remanufacturing considering material price volatility 考虑材料价格波动的不确定性下再制造设计的代用辅助优化

IF 8.6 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Materials and Technologies

Pub Date : 2024-11-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01163

Mehnuma Tabassum , Kris De Brabanter , Gül E. Kremer

Remanufacturing is a well-established end-of-life (EOL) strategy that promises significant savings in energy and carbon emissions. However, the current design practices are not remanufacturing-inclusive, i.e., the majority of products are designed for a single life cycle. As a result, potential products that can sustain multiple life cycles are deprived of additional benefits of being designed for remanufacturing, such as reduced material usage, lower cost, and improved environmental impact. Moreover, the uncertainty in design, material selection, and economics are not considered to produce remanufacturable designs. Accordingly, this research proposes a design for remanufacturing (DfRem) framework that accounts for design uncertainty and material price volatility. The framework systematically explores the design space, performs design optimization under uncertainty, followed by topology optimization to provide additional mass savings, and finally, a price volatility analysis for plausible design material choices. The candidate designs are evaluated based on their design mass, material price volatility, failure mode characteristics, carbon footprint, and embodied energy impacts. The proposed framework's utility is demonstrated via the use of an engine cylinder head case study subjected to thermo-mechanical loads along with fatigue and wear failure. Considering grey cast iron and aluminum alloy as the design material choices, it was found that the cast iron design reduced the initial design mass by 6% as opposed to a 5% decrease for aluminum. On the other hand, about 8% area of the cast iron design failed due to fatigue, compared to 3% for aluminum. We further observed that although the aluminum design provided better mechanical performance than the cast iron design, this material was more expensive and volatile in price.

再制造是一种行之有效的报废（EOL）策略，可显著节约能源和碳排放。然而，目前的设计实践并不包括再制造，也就是说，大多数产品都是为单一生命周期而设计的。因此，可以维持多个生命周期的潜在产品被剥夺了为再制造而设计的额外好处，如减少材料用量、降低成本和改善环境影响。此外，在设计、材料选择和经济性方面的不确定性，也没有考虑到可再制造设计的产生。因此，本研究提出了一个考虑设计不确定性和材料价格波动的再制造设计（DfRem）框架。该框架系统地探索设计空间，在不确定的情况下进行设计优化，然后进行拓扑优化，以节省更多的质量，最后对合理的设计材料选择进行价格波动分析。候选设计根据其设计质量、材料价格波动、失效模式特征、碳足迹和体现能源影响进行评估。通过对发动机气缸盖的热机械负载以及疲劳和磨损失效进行案例研究，证明了所提出的框架的实用性。在选择灰口铸铁和铝合金作为设计材料时，发现铸铁设计将初始设计质量减少了 6%，而铝合金则减少了 5%。另一方面，铸铁设计约有 8% 的面积因疲劳而失效，而铝合金仅为 3%。我们还注意到，虽然铝设计比铸铁设计具有更好的机械性能，但这种材料更为昂贵，而且价格不稳定。

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Development and validation of hydrophobic molded pulp nursery pots made of hemp hurd 开发和验证用大麻制成的疏水模塑纸浆育苗盆

IF 8.6 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Materials and Technologies

Pub Date : 2024-11-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01180

Emma Gordy , Chieh-Yi Lin , Lloyd Nackley , Fei Long , Hong Liu , Jooyeoun Jung , Yanyun Zhao

Biodegradable nursery pots (BNPs) composed of 50 % hemp hurd and 50 % recycled cardboard fibers (w/w dry basis) were produced using a custom-built handheld molded pulp device. Milling followed by sequential peracetic acid and sodium hydroxide delignification treatment reduced lignin content of hemp hurd from 23.76 % to 2.39 %, liberating cellulose and hemicellulose fibers for enabling the formation of interfiber interactions in molded pulp formulations. Beeswax and precipitated calcium carbonate based hydrophobic coating at ∼10 μm thickness significantly enhanced hydrophobicity of the BNPs, as indicated by the surface contact and sliding angle of 116.25° and 34.82°, respectively. Anaerobic biodegradability of BNP was confirmed via carbon dioxide and methane gas accumulation measurements. Developed BNPs were successfully validated through an eleven week greenhouse planting trial. This study introduced a new biodegradable molded pulp formulation made from hemp hurd and validated its application as an alternative to single use plastic nursery pots for growing seedlings.

生物可降解育苗盆（BNPs）由 50 % 的大麻和 50 % 的回收纸板纤维（重量比干基）组成，使用定制的手持模塑纸浆装置进行生产。磨碎后依次进行过乙酸和氢氧化钠脱木素处理，将大麻秆中的木质素含量从 23.76% 降至 2.39%，释放出纤维素和半纤维素纤维，从而在模塑纸浆配方中形成纤维间相互作用。蜂蜡和沉淀碳酸钙疏水涂层的厚度在 10 μm 以下，这显著增强了 BNPs 的疏水性，表面接触角和滑动角分别为 116.25° 和 34.82°。二氧化碳和甲烷气体累积测量结果证实了 BNP 的厌氧生物降解性。通过为期 11 周的温室种植试验，成功验证了所开发的 BNP。这项研究引入了一种由大麻秆制成的新型可生物降解模塑纸浆配方，并验证了其作为一次性塑料育苗盆的替代品在育苗中的应用。

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A comprehensive review of PM6:BTP-eC9 based non-fullerene organic solar cells 基于 PM6:BTP-eC9 的非富勒烯有机太阳能电池综述

IF 8.6 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Materials and Technologies

Pub Date : 2024-11-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01173

Haoran Wang , Fan He , Lei Wang , Chao Feng , Ling Zhao , Hongzhu Ji , Shuhong Li , Wenjun Wang , Qiang Shi , Yunlong Liu , Di Huang

Organic solar cells (OSCs), with their advantages such as lightweight, flexible and environmental sustainability, have attracted tremendous attention in the past decades. Among OSCs, the PM6:BTP-eC9 based OSCs has gained significant interest due to its wide spectral response, tunability of energy levels, processability and high power conversion efficiency (PCE), resulting in a substantial increase in published works. To date, the PCE of laboratory-grade PM6:BTP-eC9 based OSCs has exceeded 20 %. And this efficiency has laid a solid foundation for its industrial application. This paper mainly summarizes the comprehensive progress of PM6:BTP-eC9 based OSCs, providing detailed explanations on improvement methods such as interface layers modification, active layer morphology regulation, ternary strategy, and so on, seeking to comprehend the impact of various treatments on the performance of PM6:BTP-eC9 based OSCs and to broaden the utilization of PM6:BTP-eC9 materials. Additionally, we offer a perspective on the emerging prospects for PM6:BTP-eC9 based OSCs. Finally, this review may contribute to the thorough research of PM6:BTP-eC9 based OSCs and the realization of the material's full potential for future researchers in this field.

有机太阳能电池（OSC）具有轻质、灵活和环境可持续发展等优点，在过去几十年中吸引了人们的极大关注。在有机太阳能电池中，基于 PM6:BTP-eC9 的有机太阳能电池因其宽光谱响应、能级可调、可加工性和高功率转换效率（PCE）而备受关注，发表的论文也因此大幅增加。迄今为止，基于实验室级 PM6:BTP-eC9 的 OSC 的 PCE 已超过 20%。这一效率为其工业应用奠定了坚实的基础。本文主要总结了基于 PM6:BTP-eC9 的 OSCs 的综合研究进展，详细阐述了界面层改性、活性层形态调控、三元策略等改进方法，力求理解各种处理方法对基于 PM6:BTP-eC9 的 OSCs 性能的影响，拓宽 PM6:BTP-eC9 材料的应用范围。此外，我们还对基于 PM6:BTP-eC9 的 OSCs 的新兴前景进行了展望。最后，本综述可能有助于深入研究基于 PM6:BTP-eC9 的 OSCs，并为该领域未来的研究人员充分发挥该材料的潜力做出贡献。

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Unveiling the effect of cycle time and ambient temperature on the failure mechanisms of commercial LiCoO2/artificial graphite pouch cells 揭示循环时间和环境温度对商用钴酸锂/人造石墨袋电池失效机制的影响

IF 8.6 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Materials and Technologies

Pub Date : 2024-11-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01170

Tong Li , Menghang Su , Shi-Ran Li , Renbo Deng , Hui-ling Xia , Xu-Feng Zang

Many efforts have been devoted to investigate failure mechanisms of LiCoO₂-based lithium-ion batteries at ≥4.55 vs. Li⁺/Li. However, most of these works are conducted on coin-type half-cells and rarely consider the effects of cycle time and ambient temperature on mechanisms. So, it calls an alarming demand for making clear the cyclabilities of cells at different temperatures, then differentiating the root causes for their capacity degradations. Herein, the cyclabilities of an ∼3.1 Ah commercial LiCoO₂/artificial graphite pouch cell at 3–4.45 V are compared at 25 and 60 °C. It is found that the cycle lives at 25 and 60 °C are 2944 and 122 cycles, respectively. The structural variations of the cycled electrodes are systematically studied. Results reveal that the main cause for the capacity beginning to decline after 3000 cycles at 25 °C is the damage of LiCoO₂ structure, while its impedance growth and other side reactions are not severe. Differently, the capacity dropping upon cycling at 60 °C is caused by the parasitic reactions including successive electrolyte decomposition, severe cobalt dissolution and Li deposition. Obviously, these findings can provide a theoretical basis for further optimizing of LiCoO₂ cells.

许多人致力于研究钴酸锂基锂离子电池在≥4.55vs.Li+/Li条件下的失效机理。然而，这些研究大多针对纽扣型半电池，很少考虑循环时间和环境温度对失效机理的影响。因此，迫切需要明确电池在不同温度下的循环能力，进而区分电池容量衰减的根本原因。在此，比较了 3.1 Ah 的商用钴酸锂/人造石墨袋电池在 3-4.45 V 和 25 和 60 °C 下的循环能力。结果发现，在 25 ℃ 和 60 ℃ 下的循环寿命分别为 2944 次和 122 次。对循环电极的结构变化进行了系统研究。结果表明，在 25 ℃ 下循环 3000 次后容量开始下降的主要原因是钴酸锂结构的损坏，而其阻抗增长和其他副反应并不严重。不同的是，在 60 °C 下循环后容量下降是由寄生反应引起的，包括连续电解质分解、严重的钴溶解和锂沉积。显然，这些发现为进一步优化钴酸锂电池提供了理论依据。

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Outstanding energy storage properties and dielectric temperature reliability in Na0.35Bi0.35Sr0.3TiO3-based relaxor ferroelectrics through entropy engineering 通过熵工程实现基于 Na0.35Bi0.35Sr0.3TiO3 的弛豫铁电材料的出色储能特性和介电温度可靠性

IF 8.6 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Materials and Technologies

Pub Date : 2024-11-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01172

Zhemin Chen, Yongping Pu, Yiting Hui, Qi Zhang, Yating Ning, Lei Zhang, Chunhui Wu

It is challenging to realize excellent overall properties of relaxor ferroelectrics to overcome the demands of capacitors. In this research, an effective strategy of entropy engineering addresses the above problem. The (1-x)Na_0.35Bi_0.35Sr_0.3TiO₃-xCa_0.85Sm_0.1(Mg_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃ (NBST-xCSMN) ceramics were prepared via a solid-phase reaction method. The linear dielectric CSMN was adopted as additive to adjust the configuration entropy (∆S_config) of samples. The outcomes indicate that the enhancement of ∆S_config is beneficial to reduce grain size and interfacial polarization, improve activation energy and optimize dielectric features. The superior energy storage capability (W_rec = 5.2 J/cm³, η = 88 %) as well as dielectric temperature reliability (∆C/C_25°C ≤ ± 15 %, −57–323 °C) in accordance with X9R was gained in NBST-0.15CSMN with ∆S_config = 1.91R. This study indicates that entropy engineering is a shortcut to design next-generation capacitors with high comprehensive performance.

如何实现弛豫铁电材料的优异综合性能，以满足电容器的需求，是一项挑战。在这项研究中，一种有效的熵工程策略解决了上述问题。通过固相反应法制备了 (1-x)Na0.35Bi0.35Sr0.3TiO3-xCa0.85Sm0.1(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3 (NBST-xCSMN) 陶瓷。采用线性介电 CSMN 作为添加剂来调节样品的构型熵（∆Sconfig）。结果表明，提高 ∆Sconfig 有利于减小晶粒尺寸和界面极化，提高活化能并优化介电特性。在 NBST-0.15CSMN 中，∆Sconfig = 1.91R 的能量存储能力（Wrec = 5.2 J/cm3，η = 88 %）以及介电温度可靠性（∆C/C25°C ≤ ± 15 %，-57-323 °C）均优于 X9R。这项研究表明，熵工程是设计具有高性能的下一代电容器的捷径。

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Sustainability promotion through asphalt pavements: A review of existing tools and innovations 通过沥青路面促进可持续性：现有工具和创新综述

IF 8.6 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Materials and Technologies

Pub Date : 2024-11-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01162

Araz Hasheminezhad, Halil Ceylan, Sunghwan Kim

Asphalt pavements, serving as the backbone of road networks worldwide, are crucial to transportation infrastructure. Conventional asphalt pavements have raised concerns due to their environmental impact and sustainability over time. This paper reviews emerging strategies, tools, and innovations used to promote the sustainability of asphalt pavements. It explores existing methodologies for assessing sustainability, including innovations in materials, design and construction practices, and maintenance and rehabilitation strategies. Life-cycle assessments of sustainable asphalt pavements containing innovative materials in terms of environmental impacts have been thoroughly investigated. Case studies are presented for practical applications of sustainability initiatives in asphalt pavement projects, lessons learned, and challenges encountered. The paper identifies future directions and research needs, emphasizing the importance of continued efforts to promote sustainability in asphalt pavements.

沥青路面是全球公路网的骨架，对交通基础设施至关重要。传统的沥青路面因其对环境的影响和长期的可持续性而备受关注。本文回顾了用于促进沥青路面可持续性的新兴战略、工具和创新。它探讨了评估可持续性的现有方法，包括材料、设计和施工方法以及养护和修复策略方面的创新。对包含创新材料的可持续沥青路面在环境影响方面的生命周期评估进行了深入研究。本文还介绍了沥青路面项目中可持续发展措施的实际应用案例研究、经验教训和遇到的挑战。论文确定了未来的方向和研究需求，强调了继续努力促进沥青路面可持续性的重要性。

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Formation of C2 and C3 hydrocarbons through photocatalytic CO2 conversion on vertical Bi2WO6 nanosheets 通过垂直 Bi2WO6 纳米片上的光催化二氧化碳转化形成 C2 和 C3 碳氢化合物

IF 8.6 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Materials and Technologies

Pub Date : 2024-11-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01171

Chia-Ju Lee , Rajneesh Chaurasiya , Jen-Sue Chen , Jih-Jen Wu

In contrast to conventional nanostructured photocatalysts that only catalyze the conversion of CO₂ into C1 compounds of CO and CH₃OH, in this study, the Bi₂WO₆ nanosheets are deliberately grown to form a unique vertical configuration for achieving superior photocatalytic CO₂ conversion in the production of additional C2/C3 hydrocarbons, such as HCOOCH₃, CH₃CHO, and CH₃COCH₃. These products can serve as high-caloric-value fuels and chemical feedstocks, contributing to sustainability by potentially replacing fossil fuels. The vertical Bi₂WO₆ nanosheets predominantly expose (010) crystal planes to the CO₂ atmosphere. By modifying the nanosheet to display a jagged porous feature that exposes a higher proportion of edge surfaces perpendicular to the main exposure faces, the resulting vertical porous Bi₂WO₆ nanosheets catalyze the formation of additional hydrocarbons, including CH₄ and CH₃CH₂CHO. This enhancement further strengthens the sustainability merit of this photocatalytic process. To support these experimental findings, density functional theory calculations verify the enhanced photocatalytic activity of a characteristic edge face, the Bi₂WO₆ (100) plane, compared to the Bi₂WO₆ (010) plane in the conversion of CO₂ and H₂O into hydrocarbons requiring multielectron transfer. This study highlights the effectiveness of the vertical Bi₂WO₆ nanosheets, primarily featuring exposed (010) crystal planes along with additional exposed edge faces, in promoting sustainable CO₂ conversion reactions for the production of C2/C3 hydrocarbons involving multielectron transfer processes.

传统的纳米结构光催化剂只能催化 CO2 转化为 CO 和 CH3OH 的 C1 化合物，与此不同的是，在本研究中，Bi2WO6 纳米片经过特意生长，形成了独特的垂直结构，从而在生产额外的 C2/C3 碳氢化合物（如 HCOOCH3、CH3CHO 和 CH3COCH3）过程中实现了卓越的光催化 CO2 转化。这些产品可作为高热值燃料和化学原料，通过替代化石燃料为可持续发展做出贡献。垂直的 Bi2WO6 纳米片主要将 (010) 晶面暴露在二氧化碳环境中。通过对纳米片进行改性，使其呈现锯齿状多孔特征，从而暴露出更多垂直于主要暴露面的边缘表面，由此产生的垂直多孔 Bi2WO6 纳米片可催化形成更多碳氢化合物，包括 CH4 和 CH3CH2CHO。这种提高进一步加强了这种光催化过程的可持续性优势。为支持这些实验结果，密度泛函理论计算证实，在将 CO2 和 H2O 转化为需要多电子转移的碳氢化合物的过程中，与 Bi2WO6 (010) 面相比，Bi2WO6 (100) 面这一特征边缘面的光催化活性得到了增强。这项研究强调了垂直 Bi2WO6 纳米片在促进涉及多电子转移过程的 C2/C3 碳氢化合物生产的可持续 CO2 转化反应中的有效性，这种纳米片主要以暴露的 (010) 晶面和其他暴露的边缘面为特征。

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Micro-interface dynamics and macro-performance improvement in bitumen emulsion cold mixing for sustainable pavements: A critical review of moisture's impact 用于可持续路面的沥青乳液冷拌中的微界面动力学和宏观性能改进：对水分影响的批判性审查

IF 8.6 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Materials and Technologies

Pub Date : 2024-11-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01169

Tiancheng Liu, Jiwang Jiang, Chunhan Gong

Bitumen emulsion cold mixing (BE-CM) technology is characterized by its environmental friendliness, resource conservation, and ease of construction. It plays a significant leading role in addressing the sustainability challenges in the highway transportation sector and has become a research hotspot in recent years. However, due to the presence of emulsifiers and moisture, the ionic environment of the solution components is complex. Currently, the moisture migration patterns within BE-CM mixtures and its effects on the micro-interface and macro-performance of BE-CM mixtures remain insufficiently understood. This has limited the widespread application of BE-CM technology. To further promote the development of BE-CM technology, this paper, based on bibliometric analysis, reviews and discusses the following three aspects: multi-scale characterization and modeling of moisture effects, adsorption and adhesion behavior at the bitumen emulsion-aggregate interface, and macroscopic performance enhancement of BE-CM mixtures. Additionally, several recommendations are provided to guide future research.

沥青乳液冷拌（BE-CM）技术具有环境友好、节约资源和易于施工的特点。它在应对公路交通领域的可持续发展挑战方面发挥着重要的主导作用，近年来已成为研究热点。然而，由于乳化剂和水分的存在，溶液成分的离子环境十分复杂。目前，人们对 BE-CM 混合物中的水分迁移模式及其对 BE-CM 混合物的微观界面和宏观性能的影响仍然了解不足。这限制了 BE-CM 技术的广泛应用。为了进一步推动 BE-CM 技术的发展，本文在文献计量分析的基础上，对以下三个方面进行了回顾和讨论：水分效应的多尺度表征和建模、沥青乳液-集料界面的吸附和粘附行为以及 BE-CM 混合物的宏观性能提升。此外，还提出了一些指导未来研究的建议。

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