natural materials with possibility of replacing synthetic fiber composites. Commonly known
lignocellulosic fibers, such as jute, sisal, flax, hemp, coir, cotton, wood, and bamboo have
not only been investigated as reinforcement of polymeric matrices but already applied in
automobile components. Less common fibers, such as curaua, henequen, fique, buriti, olive
husk, and kapok are recently being studied as potential reinforcement owing to their …