Special Issue on Natural Fibers

The earliest evidence for humans using fibers is the discovery of wool and dyed flax fibers found that date back to 36,000 BP. There are many plants and animals can be sources of Natural Fibers, they can be important in exploration of composite materials. In textile industry, for clothing natural fibers can give some more benefits than synthetic fibers, such as comfort and health. As one of the most important agricultural products, natural fibers are of great attraction to researchers.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original researches and review articles on exploring natural fibers. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Origin of natural fibers
• Structural features of fibers
• Identification methods of natural fibers
• Comprehensive utilization in composite materials
• Application in textile industry
• Case study

Authors should read over the journal’s Authors’ Guidelines carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal at Paper Submission System.

Please kindly notice that the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title is supposed to be specified and the research field “Special Issue – Natural Fibers” should be chosen during your submission.

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