Latest trends in basalt fibre applications and implications of machining processes

Abstract

Lastly the use of basalt fibre as reinforcement in organic matrix composites has had a particular attention. Applications in products intended for industry or for final consumer have been increased. The good thermal and mechanical proprieties in environmental typical and extremes conditions have facilitated such uses. Moreover, the development of cryogenic machining can contribute, as environmentally friendly process, in these materials because are support extremes temperatures. Thus, a systematic literature review has been carried out through PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) methodology. At first approximation, it has allowed to identify the main applications of this material, such as transport sector, in several products types (automobiles, drones, bicycles, among others). Few research groups dedicated to this field have been identified, and they are focused especially on the materials properties. Respect to machining processes, several works have been found and in all of them, the operations were executed in dry and at room temperature. Therefore, a new development is possible through the cryogenic machining in basalt fibre reinforced composites.