Liquid bitumen: characteristics, applications and market prospects.
I. Introduction. 
2.Waterproofing materials: Due to its excellent waterproofing properties, liquid bitumen is widely used in the production of waterproofing materials, such as waterproofing membranes and waterproofing coatings, etc.
3.Paints and coatings: Liquid bitumen can be used as a thickener and binder in paints and coatings to improve the adhesion and durability of coatings.
4.Other fields: liquid asphalt can also be used in construction, shipbuilding, chemical industry and other fields, and has a wide range of uses.
Fourth, the market prospects.
With the continuous development of infrastructure construction and the acceleration of urbanization, the demand for liquid asphalt is showing an increasing trend. In the coming years, the liquid asphalt market will maintain steady growth, especially in the developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region, and the demand for infrastructure construction will further drive the demand of the liquid asphalt market. At the same time, with the improvement of environmental awareness and the continuous progress of technology, the production and use of liquid asphalt will be more environmentally friendly and efficient. For example, the use of new desulfurization technologies and catalysts can reduce pollutant emissions in the production of liquid asphalt and improve product quality and environmental performance. In addition, the research and development and application of new modified asphalt and composite asphalt and other products will further expand the application field and market space of liquid asphalt.
V. Conclusions. As an important industrial raw material, liquid asphalt has a wide range of application prospects in many fields. With the continuous change and development of market demand and technology, the production and application of liquid asphalt will face new opportunities and challenges. In the future, we need to further strengthen the basic research and application development of liquid asphalt, and promote its development in the direction of more environmental protection, efficiency and multi-function, so as to meet the growing market demand and promote the sustainable development of the industry.