2015
DOI: 10.1155/2015/243947
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Abstract: Natural fibers are getting attention from researchers and academician to utilize in polymer composites due to their ecofriendly nature and sustainability. The aim of this review article is to provide a comprehensive review of the foremost appropriate as well as widely used natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFPCs) and their applications. In addition, it presents summary of various surface treatments applied to natural fibers and their effect on NFPCs properties. The properties of NFPCs vary with fibe… Show more

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“…This reduces material costs and provides specific properties of biocomposites, such as low density, high stiffness, corrosion resistance, low hazard, renewable nature and biodegradability [47][48][49]. These advantages caused that NFCs and WPCs are more often used as building and automobile products and as environmental friendly alternative for pure polymers [50][51][52]. The performance properties of NFCs and WPCs depend on physical and chemical interactions between non-polar polymer matrix and hydrophilic cellulosic filler/fiber.…”
Section: Reactive Extrusion As a Green Route For Filler/fiber Modificmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This reduces material costs and provides specific properties of biocomposites, such as low density, high stiffness, corrosion resistance, low hazard, renewable nature and biodegradability [47][48][49]. These advantages caused that NFCs and WPCs are more often used as building and automobile products and as environmental friendly alternative for pure polymers [50][51][52]. The performance properties of NFCs and WPCs depend on physical and chemical interactions between non-polar polymer matrix and hydrophilic cellulosic filler/fiber.…”
Section: Reactive Extrusion As a Green Route For Filler/fiber Modificmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Composite structures are produced via thermoforming processes. The focus of the study is on indoor furniture applications, where stiffness is the dominant design constraint, and UV light and/or high moisture exposure [12] are unlikely to compromise the durability of the composite.…”
Section: Goal and Scope Definitionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The natural fibers were in demand in automobile and structural sectors [1]. In the present work focus was placed on the cotton fiber due to its high strength, durability, biodegradability, and ease of blending with other fibers and resin.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%