A Review on the Effect of Fabric Reinforcement on Strength Enhancement of Natural Fiber Composites

The main objective of this study is to examine the impact of reinforcements on the strength of natural fiber composites. Recent advancements in natural fiber composites have minimized the usage of man-made fibers, especially in the field of structural applications such as aircraft stiffeners and rotor blades. However, large variations in the strength and modulus of natural fiber degrade the properties of the composites and lower the safety level of the structures under dynamic load. Without compromising the safety of the composite structure, it is significant to enrich the strength and modulus of natural fiber reinforcement for real-time applications. The strength and durability of natural fiber can be enriched by reinforcing natural fiber. The reinforcement effect on natural fiber in their woven, braided, and knit forms enhances their structural properties. It improves the properties of natural fiber composites related to reinforcement with short and random-orientation fibers. The article also reviews the effect of the hybridization of natural fiber with cellulosic fiber, synthetic fiber, and intra-ply hybridization on its mechanical properties, dynamic mechanical properties, and free vibration characteristics, which are important for predicting the life and performance of natural fiber composites for weight-sensitive applications under dynamic load.

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The study aims to examine the impact of reinforcements on the strength of natural fiber composites. Recent advancements in natural fiber composites have reduced the usage of man-made fibers in structural applications. However, the large variations in the strength and modulus of natural fibers degrade the properties of composites and lower the safety level of structures. Enriching the strength and modulus of natural fiber reinforcement is significant for real-time applications without compromising safety. Reinforcing natural fibers in woven, braided, and knit forms enhances their structural properties and improves the properties of composites. The article also reviews the effect of hybridization with other fibers on the mechanical properties, dynamic mechanical properties, and free vibration characteristics of natural fiber composites.