A Comprehensive Review of Sustainability in Natural-Fiber-Reinforced Polymers

Fiber-reinforced polymer composites (FRCs) from renewable and biodegradable fiber and sustainable polymer resins have gained substantial attention for their potential to mitigate environmental impacts. The limitations of these composites become evident when considered in the context of high-performance engineering applications, where synthetic fiber composites like glass or carbon FRCs typically dominate. A balance between the performance of the composite and biodegradability is imperative in the pursuit of what may be termed an environmentally conscious composite. This comprehensive review article provides some insight into the sustainability of FRCs, alongside detailing the sustainability considerations at…