Polymer matrix-natural fiber composites: An overview

The study of polymer matrix composites had become an important topic for academic and industrial research. The current thrust for materials which are environmental friendly and biodegradable made researchers to focus on alternate options to synthetic materials. One major area of research in this dir...

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Published inCogent engineering Vol. 5; no. 1; p. 1446667
Main Authors Yashas Gowda, T.G., Sanjay, M.R., Subrahmanya Bhat, K., Madhu, P., Senthamaraikannan, P., Yogesha, B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Cogent 01.01.2018
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Taylor & Francis Group
Subjects
Biodegradability
Composite materials
composites
Fiber reinforced plastics
Fibers
Industrial research
Materials selection
Mechanical properties
natural fibers
Polymer matrix composites
Polymers
themoplastics
thermosets
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Summary:The study of polymer matrix composites had become an important topic for academic and industrial research. The current thrust for materials which are environmental friendly and biodegradable made researchers to focus on alternate options to synthetic materials. One major area of research in this direction is in the area composites of polymers with natural fibers. These composites exhibit moderate to good mechanical properties. This overview briefs about the use of polymers for different natural fiber composites. This review is expected to provide a general overview for the materials selection for the design of composite materials with improved properties.
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ISSN:2331-1916
2331-1916
DOI:10.1080/23311916.2018.1446667