September 12, 2025SustainabilityOpen Access

Simulation of Snow and Ice Melting on Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Thermally Conductive Asphalt Pavement

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Thermal conductivity of TCAC with carbon fiber reached 1.43 W/(m·°C), showing a significant improvement over ordinary asphalt.
Model simulations demonstrated a strong correlation with field test data, indicating high reliability in predicting snow melting performance.
Raising power in embedded heating cords reduced de-icing time, although a threshold effect was noted that limited efficiency gains.
The study highlights TCAC as a sustainable solution for winter road maintenance, reducing reliance on harmful chemical de-icing agents.

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Finite element simulation reveals improved snow melting in thermally conductive asphalt, suggesting eco-friendly de-icing alternatives.

Peng et al. (2025) studied this question.

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