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<p>This study systematically examined the mechanical, physical, and thermal properties of composite laminates made from basalt fibers combined with various natural fibers, including areca, pineapple leaf fiber (PALF), banana, coir, and bamboo. The laminates were fabricated by compression molding, with basalt fibers as the outer layers and natural fibers as interlayers, at a 60% basalt and 40% natural fiber volume fraction. FTIR and XRD analyses confirmed chemical bonds and crystalline structures in the composites, indicating strong fiber–matrix interactions and enhanced thermal stability, particularly in the BBOB laminate. Mechanical testing revealed that the BPB (basalt + PALF + basalt) composite exhibited the highest tensile strength of 69.46&#xa0;MPa, flexural strength of 136.48&#xa0;MPa, and impact strength of 7.3 Joules. The BBOB (basalt + bamboo + basalt) composite demonstrated superior wear resistance, with a mass loss of 0.003&#xa0;g, and exceptional frictional stability. BBOB also showed the lowest water absorption, making it ideal for low-moisture conditions. Thermal stability tests confirmed that basalt fibers provided the highest heat resistance, while BAB and BBOB retained the greatest weight at high temperatures. Flammability tests showed that BBOB had the slowest fire spread rate of 41.81&#xa0;cm/min, indicating excellent fire resistance. SEM imagery revealed that BBOB had the most ductile fracture profile with minimal fiber fracture. Overall, BBOB proved to be the most balanced composite, offering superior mechanical performance, wear resistance, thermal stability, and fire resistance.</p> Graphical Abstract <p></p>

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Assessment of Mechanical, Thermal, Water Absorption, Wear Resistance, and Fire Performance of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composites with Natural Fibers

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    2026年3月27日

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  • R. Ashok Kumar,
  • A. Ramesh Kumar,
  • V. Vinoth,
  • S. Jayabal

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This study systematically examined the mechanical, physical, and thermal properties of composite laminates made from basalt fibers combined with various natural fibers, including areca, pineapple leaf fiber (PALF), banana, coir, and bamboo. The laminates were fabricated by compression molding, with basalt fibers as the outer layers and natural fibers as interlayers, at a 60% basalt and 40% natural fiber volume fraction. FTIR and XRD analyses confirmed chemical bonds and crystalline structures in the composites, indicating strong fiber–matrix interactions and enhanced thermal stability, particularly in the BBOB laminate. Mechanical testing revealed that the BPB (basalt + PALF + basalt) composite exhibited the highest tensile strength of 69.46 MPa, flexural strength of 136.48 MPa, and impact strength of 7.3 Joules. The BBOB (basalt + bamboo + basalt) composite demonstrated superior wear resistance, with a mass loss of 0.003 g, and exceptional frictional stability. BBOB also showed the lowest water absorption, making it ideal for low-moisture conditions. Thermal stability tests confirmed that basalt fibers provided the highest heat resistance, while BAB and BBOB retained the greatest weight at high temperatures. Flammability tests showed that BBOB had the slowest fire spread rate of 41.81 cm/min, indicating excellent fire resistance. SEM imagery revealed that BBOB had the most ductile fracture profile with minimal fiber fracture. Overall, BBOB proved to be the most balanced composite, offering superior mechanical performance, wear resistance, thermal stability, and fire resistance.

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