The End of Potholes on the Roads? New Asphalt Is the Strongest in the World and Uses Graphene — 200 Times More Resistant Than Steel — to Make It Virtually Pothole-Proof

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 15/10/2025 at 08:43

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Holes And Cracks In Asphalt May Be Numbered. A UK-Developed Innovation Uses Graphene — A Material 200 Times Stronger Than Steel — To Create More Durable And Flexible Pavements Capable Of Withstanding Temperature Variations And Heavy Traffic Without Degrading Quickly

Holes in the streets are a universal problem that affects drivers all over the world. However, a new British technology may represent the end of this hassle. The secret lies in a material reinforced with graphene, one of the strongest substances known to science.

Technology Tested On British Roads

In the UK, the new type of asphalt has shown very promising results compared to the traditional model.

According to a report by the BBC, a local council stated that it was “very encouraged” by the material’s performance after the initial tests were conducted.

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More Expensive Asphalt, But Much More Durable

In 2022, Essex Highways applied the graphene asphalt on the A1016 in Chelmsford. The material was developed by the British company Eurovia, which was looking for ways to enhance traditional pavement.

“When we found a graphene additive — a thin, strong, and flexible form of carbon — that we could mix with hot rolled asphalt, Essex Highways agreed to be the first to test it,” said the company’s director, Paul Goosey, in an interview with the BBC.

Despite the higher cost, the gain in durability is considerable. The BBC reports that the enhanced material costs £2.50 (about R$18.26) more per square meter than standard asphalt, but the expectation is that it will last much longer.

What Makes Graphene So Strong

According to Mundo Educação, graphene is obtained by extracting surface layers from graphite, a material abundant in nature.

It is considered the strongest material ever discovered, withstanding pressures of up to 130 gigapascals (130 × 10⁹ Pa).

This combination of lightness, flexibility, and strength makes graphene a potential ally for the future of roads worldwide.

With information from Correio Braziliense.

The End of Potholes on the Roads? New Asphalt Is the Strongest in the World and Uses Graphene — 200 Times More Resistant Than Steel — to Make It Virtually Pothole-Proof

Holes And Cracks In Asphalt May Be Numbered. A UK-Developed Innovation Uses Graphene — A Material 200 Times Stronger Than Steel — To Create More Durable And Flexible Pavements Capable Of Withstanding Temperature Variations And Heavy Traffic Without Degrading Quickly

Technology Tested On British Roads

More Expensive Asphalt, But Much More Durable

What Makes Graphene So Strong

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The End of Potholes on the Roads? New Asphalt Is the Strongest in the World and Uses Graphene — 200 Times More Resistant Than Steel — to Make It Virtually Pothole-Proof

Holes And Cracks In Asphalt May Be Numbered. A UK-Developed Innovation Uses Graphene — A Material 200 Times Stronger Than Steel — To Create More Durable And Flexible Pavements Capable Of Withstanding Temperature Variations And Heavy Traffic Without Degrading Quickly

Technology Tested On British Roads

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