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September 3, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Tailoring mechanical and dielectric behaviours of basalt fiber/epoxy composites via dual ceramic fillers incorporation and Grey–Taguchi optimization

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KRK. RamrajiSJSrinivasan JaganathanVGVenkatachalam Gopalan

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Experimental optimization demonstrates enhanced mechanical strength and tailored dielectric properties in ceramic-modified basalt fiber epoxy composites, indicating their viability for...

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  • To optimize the mechanical and dielectric properties of basalt fiber-reinforced epoxy composites using dual ceramic fillers and Grey–Taguchi optimization for high-voltage insulation applications.
  • Fabricated basalt fiber and ceramic filler hybrid epoxy composites (BF/CF/HEC) via hand lay-up with compression molding.
  • Implemented a Taguchi L9 orthogonal array with alumina and hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) filler loadings of 2.5%, 5%, and 7.5% by weight.
  • Measured ultimate tensile strength (UTS), Young's modulus, Izod impact strength, and dielectric constant, applying Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) for multi-response optimization.
  • The BF/CF/HEC5 composite achieved a 50.4% higher UTS and the maximum Young's modulus of 8119 MPa compared to baseline formulations.
  • Balanced combinations of alumina and hBN improved impact resistance and tensile performance through fiber-matrix interfacial energy dissipation, crack deflection, and controlled microcrack propagation.
  • Grey Relational Analysis identified an optimal dual-filler weight ratio that simultaneously enhanced tensile strength, impact toughness, and dielectric constant properties.

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Ramraji et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a99365f636c6408cfa7f7bahttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-69123-z
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