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ArticlePolymers2026

Design and Manufacturing of Artificial Composite Stone Using Waste Limestone and Glass-Based Reinforcements.

Şükrü Çetinkaya

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Article in Polymers, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Şükrü ÇetinkayaMechanical Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Dicle University, Diyarbakır 21280, Türkiye.

Funding

Dicle University Research Projects Coordinatoryship (DÜBAP) MÜHENDİSLİK.26.001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Artificial composite stones have recently attracted attention as multifunctional materials for construction and defense-related applications. In this study, a novel composite stone was developed using waste limestone as the primary mineral filler, combined with an unsaturated polyester resin matrix and reinforced with glass powder and chopped glass fibers. The influence of binder content and reinforcement type on physico-mechanical and microstructural behavior was investigated. Experimental characterization included water absorption, compressive strength, abrasion resistance, acid resistance, and optical microscopy. The results demonstrated that fine fillers improved matrix densification and reduced porosity, while short glass fiber reinforcement enhanced load-bearing capacity. Abrasion resistance and durability were found to depend on binder content and particle packing characteristics. Overall, the developed composite material exhibits promising mechanical performance, low water absorption, and improved durability, suggesting its potential as a candidate material for applications requiring environmental resistance, including potential use in defense-related camouflage applications.

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artificial composite stoneglass reinforcementmicrostructurepolyester resinwaste limestone

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PMID42122668
PMCPMC13164795

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