The healing evolution of asphalt binder is directly monitored under FESEM image analysis.
The healing rate of asphalt binder is found to be nonlinear based on direct image analysis.
Temperature and aging have important effect on the healing of asphalt binder under FESEM monitoring.
Healing is triggered by the diffusion mechanism of asphalt molecules based on MD simulation.
Crack width directly influences asphalt healing; asphalt heals faster with smaller width.