Exploring the Potential of Basalt/Polypropylene Composites

The development of new composite generations with natural fibers offers numerous environmental, economic and social advantages, making these advanced materials a vital area of research and innovation in search of sustainable materials.

As sustainability becomes a crucial aspect of materials science, the focus on bio-based alternatives is growing, and basalt fibers fit perfectly in this context, being excellent candidates to replace traditional synthetic fibers such as glass fibers. Their combination with polypropylene (PP), the most widely used thermoplastic polymer in the automotive sector, allows to obtain composites characterized by excellent mechanical properties, durability and resistance to environmental factors, making them ideal for applications in the automotive industry.

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