A Review on Natural Fiber Bio-Composites, Surface Modifications and Applications

Increased environmental concerns and global warming have diverted focus from eco-friendly bio-composites. Naturals fibers are abundant and have low harvesting costs with adequate mechanical properties. Hazards of synthetic fibers, recycling issues, and toxic byproducts are the main driving factors i...

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Published in:Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) Vol. 26; no. 2; p. 404
Main Author: Zwawi, Mohammed
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 14.01.2021
MDPI
Subjects:
bio-degradable
Biocompatible Materials - chemistry
Biological Products - chemistry
Carbon footprint
Cellulose
Cellulose - chemistry
Climate change
Composite materials
Environmental impact
Glucose
Lignin
Lignocellulose
Mechanical properties
Moisture absorption
Nanofibers - chemistry
natural fibers
Polyethylene
Polymerization
Polymers
renewable
Review
Stress, Mechanical
surface modifications
surface modifications
bio-degradable
natural fibers
renewable
ISSN:1420-3049, 1420-3049
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Summary:Increased environmental concerns and global warming have diverted focus from eco-friendly bio-composites. Naturals fibers are abundant and have low harvesting costs with adequate mechanical properties. Hazards of synthetic fibers, recycling issues, and toxic byproducts are the main driving factors in the research and development of bio-composites. Bio-composites are degradable, renewable, non-abrasive, and non-toxic, with comparable properties to those of synthetic fiber composites and used in many applications in various fields. A detailed analysis is carried out in this review paper to discuss developments in bio-composites. The review covers structure, morphology, and modifications of fiber, mechanical properties, degradable matrix materials, applications, and limitations of bio-composites. Some of the key sectors employing bio-composites are the construction, automobile, and packaging industries. Furthermore, bio-composites are used in the field of medicine and cosmetics.
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ISSN:1420-3049
1420-3049
DOI:10.3390/molecules26020404