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. 2021 Feb 25;16(2):e0247390. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247390

Table 6. Technical performance of the asphalt under different biochar contents.

mass percentage of carbon powder content in asphalt binder/% 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
biochar powder made from straw Penetration (25°C, 100 g, 5 s)/0.1 mm) 75.2 62.5 56.6 52.4 51.2 49.6 47.5
Softening point/°C 45.6 47.5 48.5 50.4 51.2 52.4 53.6
Ductility at 15°C/(cm) 110.4 56.6 32.8 24.5 21.8 18.2 14.6
Commercial charcoal powder Penetration (25°C, 100 g, 5 s)/0.1 mm) 75.2 63.2 57.6 53.5 51.9 49.2 48.1
Softening point/°C 45.6 46.9 48.2 49.5 50.8 51.7 52.6
Ductility at 15°C/(cm) 110.4 57.2 33.5 25.3 22.4 20.1 16.5