In some embodiments, compatibilizer molecules are formed. In some embodiments, the compatibilizer molecules are formed at surfaces of small generated particles. In some embodiments, the formation of the compatibilizer molecules diminishes coalescence of polymer modified asphalt (PMA) during subsequent processing.

In some embodiments, any aspect of the disclosure herein may reduce mixing time, reduce dynamic coalescence, reduce static coalescence, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, any aspect of the disclosure herein may result in a more stable PMA coating, a more stable polymer-modified-non-asphaltic coating or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, any aspect of the disclosure herein may provide for an ability to incorporate higher polymer loadings into PMA to achieve enhanced performance.

In some embodiments, formulations may be prepared by adding the at least one compatibilizer precursor to asphalt, such that a resulting PMA can be tested. In some embodiments, the formulations may be prepared into coatings. In some embodiments, the coatings may comprise at least one filler including, but not limited to: at least one mineral filler, limestone, fiberglass particles, stone dust, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the coatings may be tested for use in shingle and roofing fabrication.

In some embodiments, the coatings may comprise at least one additive. In some embodiments, the at least one additive comprises at least one wax including, but not limited to, at least one liquid wax, at least one solid wax, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the at least one wax may comprise a polyacrylic acid wax, a polyamide wax, or a combination thereof (herein referred to individually or collectively as “PAA” wax). In some embodiments, the at least one additive comprises transoctenamer rubber (TOR). In some embodiments, the at least one additive comprises at least one propylene-based elastomer, a non-limiting example of which is Vistamaxx™ 6102 from Exxon-Mobil®.

In some embodiments, laboratory coupons may be prepared by applying the coatings to a substrate. In some embodiments the substrate may be a mat. In some embodiments, the mat is a glass mat or fiberglass mat. In some embodiments, a surface protective material such as granules may be applied to the substrate. In some embodiments, the laboratory coupons may be tested for properties applicable to shingles, such as roofing shingles.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method of using the at least one compatibilizer precursor to manufacture at least one of the following: a polymer concentrate, a polymer modified asphalt, a filled asphalt coating, at least one roofing product (such as, but not limited to a roofing shingle), or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, an exemplary method comprises mixing at least one compatibilizer precursor with at least one polymer, so as to result in the polymer concentrate.

In some embodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer is performed over a time period of 3 minutes to 90 minutes. In some embodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer is performed over a time period of 10 minutes to 90 minutes. In some embodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer is performed over a time period of 30 minutes to 90 minutes. In some embodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer is performed over a time period of 45 minutes to 90 minutes. In some embodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer is performed over a time period of 60 minutes to 90 minutes.

In some embodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer is performed over a time period of 3 minutes to 60 minutes. In some embodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer is performed over a time period of 3 minutes to 45 minutes. In some embodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer is performed over a time period of 3 minutes to 30 minutes. In some embodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer is performed over a time period of 3 minutes to 10 minutes.

In some embodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer is performed over a time period of 10 minutes to 60 minutes. In some embodiments, the mixing of the at least one compatibilizer precursor with the at least one polymer is performed over a time period of 30 minutes to 45 minutes.

In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period.

In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 95% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 90% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 75% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 50% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 25% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period.

In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 10% to 99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 25% to 99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 50% to 99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 75% to 99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 90% to 99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 95% to 99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period.

In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 10% to 95% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 25% to 90% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the compatibilizer precursor with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 50% to 75% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the compatibilizer precursor is not present in the at least one mixer during the comparative time period.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:50 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:10 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:5 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:2 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:1 to 2:1.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:5. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:10. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:20. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:50.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:50 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:20 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:10 to 1:5.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:8 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:7 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:6 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:5 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:4 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:3 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:2 to 1:1.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to 1:3. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to 1:4. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to 1:5. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to 1:6. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to 1:7. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:9 to 1:8.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:8 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:7 to 1:3. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is mixed with the at least one compatibilizer precursor, to form the polymer concentrate, in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:6 to 1:4.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 195° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 205° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 210° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 215° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 220° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 230° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 240° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 260° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 270° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 280° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 290° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 310° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 320° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 330° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 340° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 350° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 195° F. to 350° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 200° F. to 350° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 225° F. to 350° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 250° F. to 350° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 275° F. to 350° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 300° F. to 350° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 325° F. to 350° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 195° F. to 325° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 195° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 195° F. to 275° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 195° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 195° F. to 225° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 195° F. to 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 200° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a softening point of 225° F. to 275° F. as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 15 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 25 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 75 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 100 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 125 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 150 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 175 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 200 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 15 dmm to 200 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 25 dmm to 200 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 50 dmm to 200 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 75 dmm to 200 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 100 dmm to 200 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 150 dmm to 200 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 175 dmm to 200 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 15 dmm to 175 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 15 dmm to 150 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 15 dmm to 125 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 15 dmm to 100 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 15 dmm to 75 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 15 dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 15 dmm to 25 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 25 dmm to 175 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 50 dmm to 150 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate has a PEN of 75 dmm to 125 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt, so as to result in a polymer modified asphalt (“PMA”).

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period of 45 minutes to 90 minutes. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period of 60 minutes to 90 minutes. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period of 75 minutes to 90 minutes.

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period of 45 minutes to 75 minutes. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period of 45 minutes to 60 minutes.

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period of 60 minutes to 75 minutes.

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt (so as to form the PMA) is performed over a time period that is less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period (i.e., where the at least one polymer is not present in a mixture comprising the at least one polymer and the compatibilizer precursor during the comparative time period).

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 10% to 99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 25% to 99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 50% to 99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 75% to 99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 90% to 99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 95% to 99% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period.

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 95% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 90% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 75% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 50% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 25% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 1% to 10% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period

In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 10% to 95% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 25% to 90% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period. In some embodiments, mixing the polymer concentrate with asphalt is performed over a time period that is 50% to 75% less than a comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with the same type of asphalt, using at least one mixer of the same type, but where the at least one polymer is not present in the polymer concentrate during the comparative time period.

In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizer precursor being present, is 150 minutes or higher. In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizer precursor being present, is 200 minutes or higher. In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizer precursor being present, is 250 minutes or higher. In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizer precursor being present, is 300 minutes or higher.

In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizer precursor being present, is 150 minutes to 300 minutes. In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizer precursor being present, is 200 minutes to 300 minutes. In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizer precursor being present, is 250 minutes to 300 minutes.

In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizer precursor being present, is 150 minutes to 250 minutes. In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizer precursor being present, is 200 minutes to 250 minutes.

In some embodiments, an exemplary comparative time period where the at least one polymer is mixed with asphalt, without the compatibilizer precursor being present, is 150 minutes to 200 minutes.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:20 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:10 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:5 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:2 to 1:1.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:5. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:10. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:20.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:20 to 1:5.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:3 to 3:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:2 to 3:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:1 to 3:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 2:1 to 3:1.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:3 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:3 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:3 to 1:2.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is mixed with the asphalt in a weight ratio of the polymer concentrate to the asphalt of 1:2 to 2:1.

In some embodiments, the asphalt (i.e., the asphalt that is mixed with the polymer concentrate) has a softening point of at least 100° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of at least 125° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of at least 150° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of at least 175 OF as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of at least 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of at least 225° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of at least 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 100° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 125° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 150° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 175° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 200° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 225° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 100° F. to 225° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 100° F. to 215° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 100° F. to 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 100° F. to 175° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 100° F. to 150° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 100° F. to 125° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 125° F. to 225° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 150° F. to 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a softening point of 150° F. to 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a penetration point (“PEN”) of 1 dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 10 dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 20 dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 30 dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 40 dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 1 dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 1 dmm to 30 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 1 dmm to 20 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 1 dmm to 10 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 10 dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 20 dmm to 30 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 2 dmm to 80 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 10 dmm to 80 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 20 dmm to 80 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 40 dmm to 80 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 60 dmm to 80 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 2 dmm to 60 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 2 dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 2 dmm to 20 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 2 dmm to 10 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 10 dmm to 60 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the asphalt has a PEN of 20 dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the polymer modified asphalt (“PMA”) that results from the mixing of the asphalt and the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 120° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of at least 125° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of at least 150° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of at least 175 OF as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA that results from the mixing of the asphalt and the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA that results from the mixing of the asphalt and the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 225° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA that results from the mixing of the asphalt and the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA that results from the mixing of the asphalt and the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 275° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, PMA that results from the mixing of the asphalt and the polymer concentrate has a softening point of at least 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 120° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 150° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 150° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 175° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 200° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 225° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 250° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 275° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 120° F. to 275° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 120° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 120° F. to 225° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 120° F. to 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 120° F. to 175° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 120° F. to 150° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 120° F. to 125° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 125° F. to 275° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 125° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 125° F. to 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 125° F. to 175° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 125° F. to 150° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 125° F. to 275° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 150° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the PMA has a softening point of 175° F. to 225° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the PMA has a penetration point (“PEN”) of at least 10 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of at least 20 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of at least 30 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of at least 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of at least 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of 10 dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of 20 dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of 30 dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of 40 dmm to 50 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of 10 dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the PMA has a PEN of 20 dmm to 30 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises adding at least one filler, at least one additive, or any combination thereof to the polymer modified asphalt (“PMA”), so as to result in a filled PMA coating.

In some embodiments, the at least one filler, the at least one additive, or combination thereof, comprises transoctenamer rubber (TOR) a propylene-based elastomer, at least one wax, calcium carbonate, barium sulfate, calcium sulfate, talc, limestone, perlite, silica, fumed silica, precipitated silica, quartz, aluminum trihydrate, magnesium hydroxide, colemanite, titanium dioxide, snow white, fly ash, graphene nanoparticles, carbon black, recycled rubber tires, recycled shingles, recycled thermoplastic resins, basalt, roofing granules, clay, ammonium polyphosphate, graphite, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of at least 200° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of at least 225° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of at least 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of at least 275° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of at least 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of at least 325° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 200° F. to 320° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 220° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 240° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 260° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 280° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 200° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 200° F. to 275° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 200° F. to 250° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 200° F. to 225° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 225° F. to 300° F. as measured according to ASTM D36. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a softening point of 250° F. to 275° F. as measured according to ASTM D36.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of at least 5 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of at least 10 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of at least 15 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of at least 20 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of at least 25 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of at least 30 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of at least 35 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of at least 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of 5 dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of 10 dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of 20 dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of 30 dmm to 40 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of 5 dmm to 30 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of 5 dmm to 20 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5. In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of 5 dmm to 10 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

In some embodiments, the filled PMA coating has a PEN of 10 dmm to 30 dmm as measured according to ASTM D5.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the polymer concentrate. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is a formulation comprising the at least one polymer and the at least one compatibilizer precursor. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is a formulation consisting of the at least one polymer and the at least one compatibilizer precursor. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate is a formulation consisting essentially of the at least one polymer and the at least one compatibilizer precursor.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:50 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:20 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:10 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:5 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:2 to 2:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:1 to 2:1.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:5. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:10. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:20. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:100 to 1:50.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:50 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:20 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the polymer concentrate in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the at least one compatibilizer precursor of 1:10 to 1:5.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 50% to 10,000% as tested according to ASTM D828. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 100% to 10,000% as tested according to ASTM D828. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 500% to 10,000% as tested according to ASTM D828. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 1000% to 10,000% as tested according to ASTM D828. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 5000% to 10,000% as tested according to ASTM D828.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 50% to 5000% as tested according to ASTM D828. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 50% to 1000% as tested according to ASTM D828. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 50% to 500% as tested according to ASTM D828. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 50% to 100% as tested according to ASTM D828.

In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 100% to 5000% as tested according to ASTM D828. In some embodiments, the polymer concentrate exhibits an elongation of 500% to 1000% as tested according to ASTM D828.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the polymer modified asphalt (PMA) described herein. In some embodiments, the PMA is a formulation that comprises at least one polymer, at least one compatibilizer precursor, and asphalt. In some embodiments, the PMA is a formulation that consists of least one polymer, at least one compatibilizer precursor, and asphalt. In some embodiments, the PMA is a formulation that consists essentially of least one polymer, at least one compatibilizer precursor, and asphalt. In some embodiments, the PMA also includes at least one filler described herein, at least one additive described herein, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:100 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:20 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:10 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:5 to 1:2.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:100 to 1:5. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:100 to 1:10. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:100 to 1:20. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:100 to 1:50.

In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one polymer is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one polymer to the asphalt of 1:20 to 1:5.

In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:20 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:10 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:5 to 1:1. In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:2 to 1:1.

In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:10. In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:50 to 1:20.

In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:20 to 1:2. In some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor is present in the PMA formulation in a weight ratio of the at least one compatibilizer precursor to the asphalt of 1:10 to 1:5.

A non-limiting exemplary prototype of a compatibilizer precursor according to the present disclosure is shown in FIG. 1. As shown by FIG. 1, in some embodiments, the at least one compatibilizer precursor may take the form of a concentrate. In some embodiments, the concentrate may be a polymer concentrate comprising the at least one compatibilizer precursor and the at least one polymer described herein.

Non-limiting exemplary prototypes of a mat coated with a finished filled coating are shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. In some embodiments, the finished filled coating of FIG. 2 or 3 is prepared using the at least one compatibilizer precursor described herein. In some embodiments, the finished filled coating includes at least one filler described herein. In some embodiments, the finished filled coating is prepared by combining the at least one compatibilizer precursor described herein with asphalt. In some embodiments, the finished filled coating is prepared by combining the at least one compatibilizer precursor described herein with a non-asphaltic component. In some embodiments, the finished filled coating is prepared by combining the at least one compatibilizer precursor described herein with both an asphaltic and a non-asphaltic component.

FIG. 4 depicts a non-limiting exemplary prototype of a shingle prepared with the finished filled coating described herein. In some embodiments, the shingle may be a roofing shingle.

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Non-Limiting Example 1

Example filled coatings were prepared using the at least one compatibilizer precursor described herein. In the present non-limiting example, the at least one compatibilizer precursor took the form of concentrates A-E. In the present non-limiting example, each of concentrates A-E included specified amounts of a compatibilizer precursor in the form of an oil (i.e., Hydrolene® or Process Oil) and at least one polymer (i.e., Kraton™ SBS, Kraton™ SEBS, or a combination of recycled polyvinyl butyral “PVB” and Rextac® 2304 polyalphaolefin). Each of concentrates A-D were combined with asphalt (Asphalt K-M) to form Polymer Modified Asphalt (“PMA”) formulations I-IV. PMA formulation V was also formed, as indicated in Table 1 below. PMA formulations I-V were combined with specified amounts of filler to form filled coatings (Filled coatings 1-5).

In one embodiment of the present example, a PAA wax additive described herein was added. In another embodiment of the present example, additives in the form of transoctenamer rubber (TOR) and a propylene-based elastomer (Vistamaxx™) were added.

Several properties (i.e., softening point, viscosity, and penetration point “PEN”) were tested. Polymer concentrates A, B, D, and, E were formed, mixed with the base asphalt, and mixed with the filler using a “high shear mixer” manufactured by Silverson®. Polymer concentrate C was formed, mixed with the base asphalt, and mixed with the filler using a continuous “high shear mixer” manufactured by Readco. All mixing times ranged from 3 minutes to 90 minutes. Results of the tests shown in Table 1 below.

TABLE 1

Non-limiting properties of certain concentrates, asphalts,

polymer modified asphalt formulations, and filled coatings: