Modern Asphalt in “The Cool Down” :“Another exciting solution has come as a byproduct of the Bill Gates–backed startup Modern Hydrogen.
The company’s main focus is pulling solid carbon from methane to create clean hydrogen. It turns out that the solid carbon can be used to make a more durable asphalt.Modern Hydrogen CEO Tony Pan told the BBC, “We increase stiffness by 34%. That means the roads are stronger, more durable, and asphalt is able to withstand higher temperatures.”