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6.7 Future trends

Further investigations about nanoclay modifi cation are needed in order to
clarify several aspects, such as:

• use of different nanoclays on properties of bitumen mixture

• use of different nanomaterials and nanotubes on properties of bitumen

mixture

• study of the effect of nanoclays on performance of different bitumen

binders

• study of the effect of moisture and water on engineering properties of

asphalt mixtures.

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