A review of natural fibers used in biocomposites: Plant, animal and regenerated cellulose fibers

SK Ramamoorthy, M Skrifvars, A Persson - Polymer reviews, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Natural fibers today are a popular choice for applications in composite manufacturing.
Based on the sustainability benefits, biofibers such as plant fibers are replacing synthetic …

A review on pineapple leaves fibre and its composites

M Asim, K Abdan, M Jawaid, M Nasir… - … Journal of Polymer …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Natural fibre based composites are under intensive study due to their ecofriendly nature and
peculiar properties. The advantage of natural fibres is their continuous supply, easy and safe …

Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) fibre reinforced polymer composite materials: A review on preparation, properties and prospects

M Ramesh - Progress in Materials Science, 2019 - Elsevier
History is often marked by the materials and technology that reflect human capability and
understanding. The increasing needs on bio-degradable and eco-friendly nature for …

A review on natural fiber reinforced composites

L Kerni, S Singh, A Patnaik, N Kumar - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020 - Elsevier
Materials plays important role for survival of any manufacturing industry. Composite
materials replace the conventional materials because of their high specific strength, strong …

Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) fibre based bio-materials: A review on processing and properties

M Ramesh - Progress in Materials Science, 2016 - Elsevier
The non-wood plants became an alternative solution or source of fibrous material in this
millennium due to increasing population and industrialization along with better education. In …

Pretreatments of natural fibers and their application as reinforcing material in polymer composites—a review

S Kalia, BS Kaith, I Kaur - Polymer Engineering & Science, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
In recent years, natural fibers reinforced composites have received much attention because
of their lightweight, nonabrasive, combustible, nontoxic, low cost and biodegradable …

A review on interface modification and characterization of natural fiber reinforced plastic composites

J George, MS Sreekala… - Polymer Engineering & …, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
An Important aspect with respect to optimal mechanical performance of fiber reinforced
composites in general and durability in particular is the optimization of the interfacial bond …

Surface modifications of natural fibers and performance of the resulting biocomposites: An overview

AK Mohanty, M Misra, LT Drzal - Composite interfaces, 2001 - Taylor & Francis
A review of biocomposites highlighting recent studies and developments in natural fibers,
bio-polymers, and various surface modifications of natural fibers to improve fiber-matrix …

Modified hemp fibers intended for fiber‐reinforced polymer composites used in structural applications—A review. I. Methods of modification

F Tanasă, M Zănoagă, CA Teacă… - Polymer …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Natural fiber composites have experienced a renaissance in the last two decades as a
response to societal demands for developing eco‐friendly, biodegradable and recyclable …

[HTML][HTML] Composites get greener

AN Netravali, S Chabba - Materials today, 2003 - Elsevier
Fiber reinforced polymeric composites have been used for a variety of structural applications
because of their high specific strength and modulus compared to metals. Initially developed …