Recent developments of lignocellulosic natural fiber reinforced hybrid thermosetting composites for high-end structural applications: a review

Developments of lignocellulosic natural fibers reinforced hybrid thermosetting composites (LNFRHTCs) are essential in the current scenario as far as the environmental safety is concerned. The hybrid composites develop from this type of materials are aiming to introduce new dimensions for sustainability. LNFRHTCs exhibit a wide range of high-end properties suitable for structural applications. Moreover, the improvement of hybrid composites by incorporation of natural fibers is economical and possesses several advantages including recyclability, cost-effectiveness, biodegradability, and their abundant availability. Presently, LNFRHTCs are one of the developing materials that have been found in current researches that are gaining attention for structural applications in various sectors such as automobiles, marines, defense military, aircraft, buildings, and constructions etc. In this review paper, we present several recently published studies associated with physical, mechanical, thermal, properties and processing techniques of natural fibers, their hybrids with thermosetting matrix materials. This paper will illustrate the importance of hybridization of natural/synthetic fiber and their hybrid composites as well ensuing to enhanced desired properties for high-end structural applications.

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The development of lignocellulosic natural fibers reinforced hybrid thermosetting composites is crucial for environmental safety, offering high-end properties suitable for structural applications and providing economic and ecological advantages. These hybrid composites are gaining attention in various sectors for their sustainable properties and importance in enhancing high-end structural applications.