Journal
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
Volume 300, Issue 1, Pages 10-24Publisher
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/mame.201400089
Keywords
automobile industry; natural fiber composite
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In this study, the properties and application of natural fiber composites in automobile industries are discussed. Natural fibers are replacing the synthetic fibers in the various parts of automobiles due to their lightweight, low-cost, and environmental aspects. For centuries, natural fibers have been used for making baskets, clothing, and ropes. Now the trend is changing and natural fibers such as: jute, hemp, flax, and sisal fibers are making their ways especially into the components of automobiles. Comparisons of material indices for beam and panel structures were made to investigate the possibility of using natural fiber composites instead of conventional and non-conventional materials.
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