Exploring natural plant fiber choices and treatment methods for contemporary composites: A comprehensive review

The growing importance of composite materials in engineering is reshaping industries such as automotive, maritime, sports, and aerospace. As industries seek sustainable alternatives to synthetic fibers, natural fibers have emerged as a promising solution due to their abundance, low cost, and biodegr...

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Main Authors: Muthuselvan Balasubramanian, R. Saravanan, Sathish T
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Results in Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259012302401524X
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description The growing importance of composite materials in engineering is reshaping industries such as automotive, maritime, sports, and aerospace. As industries seek sustainable alternatives to synthetic fibers, natural fibers have emerged as a promising solution due to their abundance, low cost, and biodegradability. Natural fibers not only address environmental concerns but also offer a competitive strength-to-weight ratio, making them an attractive choice for reinforcement in modern composites. They overcome many of the limitations of synthetic fibers and fiberglass, offering enhanced mechanical, thermal, and physical properties while being easier to manufacture. This comprehensive review delves into the latest advancements in natural fiber composites, exploring newly discovered fibers and innovative treatment methods. By examining these natural fiber-based polymers, the review highlights their potential to meet the ever-evolving demands for materials that combine superior performance with affordability and sustainability.
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spelling doaj-art-4799d39d1f4844a9a0ba555fc97bfbf62024-12-19T10:58:50ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302024-12-0124103270Exploring natural plant fiber choices and treatment methods for contemporary composites: A comprehensive reviewMuthuselvan Balasubramanian0R. Saravanan1Sathish T2Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105, IndiaCorresponding author.; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105, IndiaThe growing importance of composite materials in engineering is reshaping industries such as automotive, maritime, sports, and aerospace. As industries seek sustainable alternatives to synthetic fibers, natural fibers have emerged as a promising solution due to their abundance, low cost, and biodegradability. Natural fibers not only address environmental concerns but also offer a competitive strength-to-weight ratio, making them an attractive choice for reinforcement in modern composites. They overcome many of the limitations of synthetic fibers and fiberglass, offering enhanced mechanical, thermal, and physical properties while being easier to manufacture. This comprehensive review delves into the latest advancements in natural fiber composites, exploring newly discovered fibers and innovative treatment methods. By examining these natural fiber-based polymers, the review highlights their potential to meet the ever-evolving demands for materials that combine superior performance with affordability and sustainability.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259012302401524XNatural fibersComposite materialsInnovative natural fibersHybrid materialsNatural fillers
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Natural fibers
Composite materials
Innovative natural fibers
Hybrid materials
Natural fillers
title Exploring natural plant fiber choices and treatment methods for contemporary composites: A comprehensive review
title_full Exploring natural plant fiber choices and treatment methods for contemporary composites: A comprehensive review
title_fullStr Exploring natural plant fiber choices and treatment methods for contemporary composites: A comprehensive review
title_full_unstemmed Exploring natural plant fiber choices and treatment methods for contemporary composites: A comprehensive review
title_short Exploring natural plant fiber choices and treatment methods for contemporary composites: A comprehensive review
title_sort exploring natural plant fiber choices and treatment methods for contemporary composites a comprehensive review
topic Natural fibers
Composite materials
Innovative natural fibers
Hybrid materials
Natural fillers
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