A Review on Bast-Fibre-Reinforced Hybrid Composites and Their Applications

Abstract

The development of eco-friendly products to protect the environment has become a topical subject in the research and industrial communities. This is a result of strict environmental regulations necessitating the development of novel strategies to reduce our reliance on petroleum-based products, which exert a negative effect on our ecosystem. Bast-fibre-based hybrids have been extensively studied for various applications due to their eco-friendliness and cost effectiveness. There is a very limited number of review articles covering the properties and preparation of bast-fibre-based hybrid composites. This review is designed to provide an overview of the preparation and application of bast-fibre-based hybrid composites. It covers the thermal properties, mechanical properties, moisture absorption and flame-retardant properties of bast hybrid composites. This review not only summarises recent advances on the use and preparation of bast hybrid composites, it also presents a future outlook.

Effect of snail shell powder addition on mechanical and microstructure behaviour of mercerized roselle fiber reinforced epoxy resin-based hybrid composite

“…While increasing the snail shell powder content, the hardness values also simultaneously increase. Simultaneously, surface roughness and chemical reactivity of the roselle fibers are improved by the mercerization process, which increase the interfacial bonding between the fibers and the epoxy resin [36]. The robust interfacial bond confirms distribution of stress evenly and load transfer.…”

Towards sustainable and ecofriendly polymer composite materials from bast fibers: a systematic review

“…Furthermore, the potential for these composites to be recycled or biodegraded aligns with the increasing legislative pressures for sustainable materials solutions [5]. Industrial applications of bast fiber composites have been expanding, with research investigations showcasing their use in automotive, aerospace, packaging, and construction sectors [6][7][8]. Recent studies have demonstrated that with appropriate treatment and manufacturing techniques, bast fibers can exhibit compatibility with various polymeric matrices, resulting in composites that meet, if not exceed, the performance of conventional materials [9,10].…”