The prospects of natural fiber composites: A brief review

This research explores natural fiber composites (NFCs) as alternatives to traditional materials such as fiberglass. By examining fibers like abaca, bamboo, banana, coir, flax, hemp, jute, kenaf, pineapple leaf (PALF), sisal, and others, we emphasize their lower weight, cost-effectiveness, competitiv...

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Main Authors: Sivasubramanian Palanisamy, Kavimani Vijayananth, Thulasi Mani Murugesan, Murugesan Palaniappan, Carlo Santulli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2024-07-01
Series:International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S258884042400009X