articleNatural ResourcesJan 1, 2016DIAMOND OA

Applications of Natural Fibers and Its Composites: An Overview

MRM. R. SanjayGRG. R. ArpithaLLL. Laxmana NaikKGK. GopalakrishnaBYB. Yogesha

Visvesvaraya Technological University · Jain University

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Abstract

In the present scenario, there has been a rapid attention in research and development in the natural fiber composite field due to its better formability, abundant, renewable, cost-effective and eco-friendly features. This paper exhibits an outline on natural fibers and its composites utilized as a part of different commercial and engineering applications. In this review, many articles were related to applications of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites. It helps to provide details about the potential use of natural fibers and its composite materials, mechanical and physical properties and some of their applications in engineering sectors.

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Keywords
  • Natural fiber
  • Materials science
  • Composite material
  • Composite number
  • Natural (archaeology)
  • Fiber
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Formability
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