Advancing Basalt Fiber-fly Ash/Marble Dust Composites: A Systematic Review and Research Horizons

Introduction: Materials are crucial in the everyday existence of individuals. Nevertheless, the changing requirements of societies emphasize the necessity for the ongoing advancement of innovative materials. There has been a recent focus on composites made from natural fibers. Fly ash and marble dust can be economically beneficial alternatives to other mineral fillers. Method: This analysis included all relevant Scopus-indexed articles on the topic and was refined to a final set of 90 documents for detailed analysis. Systematic, bibliometric, co-occurrence, and thematic analyses were employed. Results: Construction and Building Materials was found to be the top journal in the discipline. China, India, Australia, and Canada were leading in terms of the number of publications. The keywords 'fly ash', 'compressive strength', and 'slags' were identified as the most prominent terms in the analyzed research studies. Discussion: This study aimed to conduct a structured, bibliometric, and thematic review of the literature on basalt fiber-fly ash/marble dust composite. The SciMAT tool facilitated the analysis of themes and concepts in the field, showcasing their evolution over time. The future research path has also been identified. Conclusion: This article has provided a detailed account of the research advancements in fly ash/marble dust-filled basalt fiber-reinforced epoxy polymer composite materials. It has clearly identified important issues and predicted future trends in the field.