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Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Construction and Automotive Applications

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APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
Volume 13, Issue 8, Pages -

Publisher

MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/app13085126

Keywords

natural fiber; composites; thermal properties; physico-mechanical properties; construction; automotive; eco-friendly

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Due to its environmental acceptability, technological feasibility, and economic viability, natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composite exhibits potential engineering applications. However, the production and recycling of natural fibers are expensive. Comparisons between natural fiber-reinforced composites and synthetic composites are being made to determine the best materials for construction and automotive applications. This review paper focuses on the physical, mechanical, and thermal characteristics of natural fiber reinforced epoxy composites and discusses treatment methods and factors affecting their properties.
Featured Application Due to its environmental acceptability, technological feasibility, and economic viability, natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composite exhibits many potential engineering applications. Industrialization and population growth have significantly increased the demand for lightweight, high-strength materials for construction and automotive applications, ultimately increasing the demand for eco-friendly materials. Due to its environmental acceptability, technological feasibility, and economic viability, natural fiber-reinforced composite exhibits many potential engineering applications. However, the production and recycling of natural fibers are expensive. Researchers are now comparing natural fiber-reinforced composites with synthetic composites to determine the best materials, especially for construction and automotive engineering applications. This review paper focuses on natural fiber reinforced epoxy composites' physical, mechanical, and thermal characteristics. These properties are critical for the effective design and use of composite materials such as construction and automotive applications. This review begins with a background of epoxy and natural fibers. The physical and chemical treatment for natural fiber composites to improve their properties is also briefly discussed, along with the critical factors affecting the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of natural fiber-reinforced composites. Finally, concluding remarks and suggestions for future works are given.

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