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Gopi Naga Lakshmi,
R. Venkata Krishnaiah,
M. Hema Priya,
- Research Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
Over the past few years, there has been a push to seek sustainable solutions through material science in the field of industrial by-products that can be used in polymer composite systems. Two such substances are ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) and copper slag that have demonstrated a promising potential because of their abundance and useful physical and chemical properties.
This review is dedicated to the application of GGBS and copper slag in polymer composites with the emphasis on the impact that these materials have on the mechanical behavior and interfacial performance. The paper brings together and discusses existing studies where these materials are introduced into both thermoset and thermoplastic matrices. They have been used to modify important mechanical properties; tensile strength, compressive strength, and flexural behavior.
A special focus is on the way these slag particles interact with the polymer matrix, such as the dispersion of the particles, the bonding at the interface, and the effectiveness in transferring the loads. The combined use of GGBS and copper slag is also explored to understand any synergistic effects that may contribute to improved stiffness, durability, and resistance to environmental conditions. In general, this review will help to understand clearly how GGBS and copper slag can be efficiently used in polymer composites, but also where research gaps exist that can be further developed in the future.
Keywords: Polymer composites, GGBS, Copper slag, Hybrid composites, Mechanical properties, Interfacial behavior, Sustainable materials, Structure–property relationship.
Gopi Naga Lakshmi, R. Venkata Krishnaiah, M. Hema Priya. Hybrid Polymer Composites Containing GGBS and Copper Slag: A Review of Mechanical Behavior and Interfacial Mechanisms. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(03):-.
Gopi Naga Lakshmi, R. Venkata Krishnaiah, M. Hema Priya. Hybrid Polymer Composites Containing GGBS and Copper Slag: A Review of Mechanical Behavior and Interfacial Mechanisms. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(03):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=242797
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Journal of Polymer & Composites
| Volume | 14 |
| 03 | |
| Received | 10/04/2026 |
| Accepted | 23/04/2026 |
| Published | 02/05/2026 |
| Publication Time | 22 Days |
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