A review on natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites: chemical treatments, manufacturing methods and potential applications

Natural fiber reinforced composites are gaining more consideration by automakers and researchers to exploit in industrial applications due to lightweight, eco-friendly and sustainability. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of natural fiber reinforced composites, effect of chemical treatments on natural fibers, manufacturing techniques and potential applications. The effects of various chemical treatments on natural fibers leads to altering the mechanical and thermal properties are studied. The applications of natural fibers reinforced composites are used in various industries such as automobile, aircraft, building, musical, sports and household applications are presented. The conclusion reveals that chemical treatment of the natural fiber enhances bonding between the fiber and matrix which ultimately improved the mechanical and thermal properties of the composites. (c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Selection and peer-review under responsibility of the scientific committee of the 2nd International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing, and Machining for Industry 4.0.

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Natural fiber reinforced composites are gaining popularity in various industries due to their lightweight, eco-friendly, and sustainable characteristics. Chemical treatments can enhance the bonding between natural fibers and matrices, ultimately improving the mechanical and thermal properties of the composites. Industries such as automobile, aircraft, building, musical, sports, and household applications are utilizing natural fiber reinforced composites for a wide range of purposes.