Review of interfacial adhesion between asphalt and aggregate based on molecular dynamics

•This study reviews the research status of molecular dynamics simulation of the asphalt–aggregate interface, including modeling, evaluation index, influencing factors, and interface improvement.•This paper discusses the typical asphalt binders and asphalt–aggregate interface models with different compositions.•This paper summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of using the molecular dynamics simulation method in the study of the asphalt–aggregate interface.•The findings of this study can serve as a guide for subsequent research on molecular models of asphalt.