A Review: Natural Fiber Composites Selection in View of Mechanical, Light Weight, and Economic Properties

Abstract

In this study, the properties and application of natural fiber composites in automobile industries are discussed. Natural fibers are replacing the synthetic fibers in the various parts of automobiles due to their lightweight, low‐cost, and environmental aspects. For centuries, natural fibers have been used for making baskets, clothing, and ropes. Now the trend is changing and natural fibers such as: jute, hemp, flax, and sisal fibers are making their ways especially into the components of automobiles. Comparisons of material indices for beam and panel structures were made to investigate the possibility of using natural fiber composites instead of conventional and non‐conventional materials.

Biocomposites based on poly(lactic acid)/willow-fiber and their injection moulded microcellular foams

“…As shown, incorporation of willow-fiber decreased the specific notched impact strength of the unfoamed composites. The decrease in specific notched impact strength of unfoamed composites might be because of the increased brittleness of the composites due to the addition of the cellulosic fiber [15,25,26]. The specific notched impact strength of the foamed composites show increasing trend when compared with their unfoamed counterparts.…”

Prediction of the mechanical behavior of flax polypropylene composites based on multi-scale finite element analysis

“…In contrast, natural fibers are extracted from renewable resources and are more eco-friendly. The big family of natural fibers includes plant fibers (wood or vegetable), and animal fibers such as silk [1,2]. Commonly used high-strength natural fibers are bast fibers which include flax, jute, kenaf, and hemp fibers [3].…”

End-Of-Life Textiles as Reinforcements in Biocomposites

“…There has been intense and vast research in developing renewable, novel, lightweight and environmentally friendly composite materials at low cost for automobile and construction applications [1][2][3]. Even though researchers have developed biocomposites from many natural fibres and renewable resource based plastics with good mechanical properties, a large quantity of non-renewable based polymers is used today in numerous applications including textiles [4,5].…”