Developments in Chemical Treatments, Manufacturing Techniques and Potential Applications of Natural-Fibers-Based Biodegradable Composites
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Abstract
The utilization of synthetic materials stimulates environmental concerns, and researchers worldwide are effectively reacting to environmental concerns by transitioning towards biodegradable and sustainable materials. Natural fibers like jute and sisal have been being utilized for ages in several applications, such as ropes, building materials, particle boards, etc. The absence of essential information in preparing the natural-fiber-reinforced materials is still a challenge for future applications. Chemical treatments and surface modifications can improve the quality of the natural fibers. Natural-fiber-based composites are a potential candidate for many lightweight engineering applications with significant mechanical properties. In the view of the progressive literature reported in the field, this work aims to present the significance of natural fibers, their composites, and the main factors influencing these materials for various applications (automotive industry, for instance). Secondly, we aim to address different surface modifications and chemical treatments on natural fibers and finally provide an overview of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites’ potential applications.
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OpenAlex topics: Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites · Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research · Tribology and Wear Analysis
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Management & Technology, Lahore 51040, Pakistan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), New Mirpur City, Azad Jammu and Kashmir 10250, Pakistan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
Division of Sustainable Development, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha 0000, Qatar
Ingenium Research Group, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain
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