TITLE:
A Review on Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Polymer Composites
AUTHORS:
K. P. Ashik, Ramesh S. Sharma
KEYWORDS:
Natural Fiber, Polymer, Carbon, Bio Degradability, Human
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering,
Vol.3 No.5,
September
21,
2015
ABSTRACT: Natural fibres will take a major role in the emerging “green” economy based on energy efficiency,
the use of renewable materials in polymer products, industrial processes that reduce carbon
emissions and recyclable materials that minimize waste. Natural fibres are a kind of renewable
resources, which have been renewed by nature and human ingenuity for thousands of years. They
are also carbon neutral; they absorb the equal amount of carbon dioxide they produce. These fibers
are completely renewable, environmental friendly, high specific strength, non-abrasive, low
cost, and bio-degradability. Due to these characteristics, natural fibers have recently become attractive
to researchers and scientists as an alternative method for fibers reinforced composites.
This review paper summarized the history of natural fibers and its applications. Also, this paper
focused on different properties of natural fibers (such as hemp, jute, bamboo and sisal) and its applications
which were used to substitute glass fiber.