> Add to that the heating of plastic to a tight upper bound lest it releases toxic fumes. 165 degrees Celsius is the maximum temperature for asphalt itself[1][

> Add to that the heating of plastic to a tight upper bound lest it releases toxic fumes. 165 degrees Celsius is the maximum temperature for asphalt itself[1][2], so conventional spreading equipment is designed not to exceed that. The plastic is melted by the hot asphalt, not separately. [1] https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/reviews/revhma01.pdf https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/reviews/revhma01.pdf [2] "Hot mixed asphalt is manufactured at temperatures between 270°F and 325°F." (that's 132-163 degrees Celsius) https://www.forconstructionpros.com/asphalt/article/10297263/why-tracking-temperatures-is-key-to-successful-asphalt-paving https://www.forconstructionpros.com/asphalt/article/10297263...