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71 Citations
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52 Pages

An Overview of Natural Fiber Composites for Marine Applications

  • Omar El Hawary,
  • Luca Boccarusso,
  • Martin P. Ansell,
  • Massimo Durante and
  • Fulvio Pinto

Environmental emergency awareness has been gaining momentum in recent years in the composite manufacturing industry, with a new generation of composite materials minimizing their harmful environmental impacts by employing more sustainable manufacturi...

  • Review
  • Open Access
31 Citations
5,789 Views
33 Pages

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

  • Soundhar Arumugam,
  • Jayakrishna Kandasamy,
  • Subramani Venkatesan,
  • Rajesh Murugan,
  • Valayapathy Lakshmi Narayanan,
  • Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan,
  • Farah Syazwani Shahar,
  • Ain Umaira Md Shah,
  • Tabrej Khan and
  • Tamer Ali Sebaey

21 April 2022

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 structura...

  • Review
  • Open Access
150 Citations
11,386 Views
27 Pages

A Review on the Thermal Characterisation of Natural and Hybrid Fiber Composites

  • Jorge S. S. Neto,
  • Henrique F. M. de Queiroz,
  • Ricardo A. A. Aguiar and
  • Mariana D. Banea

16 December 2021

The thermal stability of natural fiber composites is a relevant aspect to be considered since the processing temperature plays a critical role in the manufacturing process of composites. At higher temperatures, the natural fiber components (cellulose...

  • Review
  • Open Access
135 Citations
20,465 Views
25 Pages

Recent Developments in Luffa Natural Fiber Composites: Review

  • Mohamad Alhijazi,
  • Babak Safaei,
  • Qasim Zeeshan,
  • Mohammed Asmael,
  • Arameh Eyvazian and
  • Zhaoye Qin

17 September 2020

Natural fiber composites (NFCs) are an evolving area in polymer sciences. Fibers extracted from natural sources hold a wide set of advantages such as negligible cost, significant mechanical characteristics, low density, high strength-to-weight ratio,...

  • Review
  • Open Access
40 Citations
9,005 Views
31 Pages

A Comprehensive Review on Sustainable Natural Fiber in Cementitious Composites: The Date Palm Fiber Case

  • Musa Adamu,
  • Fayez Alanazi,
  • Yasser E. Ibrahim,
  • Hani Alanazi and
  • Veerendrakumar C. Khed

30 May 2022

The use of natural fibers in cementitious composites continue gaining acceptability and applicability due to the shortcomings and disadvantages of synthetic fiber; this is because natural fibers have advantages of sustainability, eco-friendliness, an...

  • Review
  • Open Access
25 Citations
11,472 Views
35 Pages

Natural-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Furniture Applications

  • Mariana Ichim,
  • Emil Ioan Muresan and
  • Elena Codau

6 November 2024

Increasing environmental awareness has driven a shift in furniture production from traditional materials, such as wood and wood-based panels, to sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives, such as natural-fiber-reinforced (NFR) composites....

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
2,753 Views
15 Pages

Mechanical Properties of Hybrid PVA–Natural Curaua Fiber Composites

  • Bartosz Zukowski,
  • Yasmim Gabriela dos Santos Mendonça,
  • Igor José Koury Tavares and
  • Romildo Dias Toledo Filho

11 April 2022

This work presents the experimental study of hybrid cement-based composites with polyvinyl alcohol fiber (PVA) and alkali-treated, short, natural curaua fiber. The objective of this research is to develop composites reinforced with PVA and curaua fib...

  • Review
  • Open Access
85 Citations
10,971 Views
17 Pages

14 January 2021

The study of natural fiber-based composites through the use of computational techniques for modelling and optimizing their properties has emerged as a fast-growing approach in recent years. Ecological concerns associated with synthetic fibers have ma...

  • Article
  • Open Access
61 Citations
5,758 Views
15 Pages

Analysis of Mechanical and Wettability Properties of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites

  • Ayyappa Atmakuri,
  • Arvydas Palevicius,
  • Madhusudan Siddabathula,
  • Andrius Vilkauskas and
  • Giedrius Janusas

27 November 2020

Natural fibers have many advantages over synthetic fibers due to their lightness, low cost, biodegradability, and abundance in nature. The demand for natural fiber hybrid composites in various applications has increased recently, because of its promi...

  • Review
  • Open Access
369 Citations
24,885 Views
47 Pages

A Review on Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Natural Fiber Polymer Composites for Structural Applications

  • N. M. Nurazzi,
  • M. R. M. Asyraf,
  • S. Fatimah Athiyah,
  • S. S. Shazleen,
  • S. Ayu Rafiqah,
  • M. M. Harussani,
  • S. H. Kamarudin,
  • M. R. Razman,
  • M. Rahmah and
  • A. Khalina
  • + 5 authors

30 June 2021

In the field of hybrid natural fiber polymer composites, there has been a recent surge in research and innovation for structural applications. To expand the strengths and applications of this category of materials, significant effort was put into imp...

  • Review
  • Open Access
206 Citations
19,400 Views
43 Pages

Critical Review of Natural Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composites: Processing, Properties, Applications and Cost

  • M. J. Suriani,
  • R. A. Ilyas,
  • M. Y. M. Zuhri,
  • A. Khalina,
  • M. T. H. Sultan,
  • S. M. Sapuan,
  • C. M. Ruzaidi,
  • F. Nik Wan,
  • F. Zulkifli and
  • Shubham Sharma
  • + 2 authors

13 October 2021

Increasing scientific interest has occurred concerning the utilization of natural fiber-enhanced hybrid composites that incorporate one or more types of natural enhancement. Annual natural fiber production is estimated to be 1,783,965 × 103 tons...

  • Review
  • Open Access
290 Citations
46,196 Views
36 Pages

A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites (NFRPC) for Sustainable Industrial Applications

  • Siti Hasnah Kamarudin,
  • Mohd Salahuddin Mohd Basri,
  • Marwah Rayung,
  • Falah Abu,
  • So’bah Ahmad,
  • Mohd Nurazzi Norizan,
  • Syaiful Osman,
  • Norshahida Sarifuddin,
  • Mohd Shaiful Zaidi Mat Desa and
  • Luqman Chuah Abdullah
  • + 1 author

5 September 2022

The depletion of petroleum-based resources and the adverse environmental problems, such as pollution, have stimulated considerable interest in the development of environmentally sustainable materials, which are composed of natural fiber–reinfor...

  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
3,880 Views
16 Pages

2 July 2020

The work assumed the possibility of the introduction natural fibers as a hybrid reinforcement of bio-polyethylene composites. Coconut fibers, basalt fibers and wood flour were used in different combination as a hybrid merger. Mechanical tests were co...

  • Review
  • Open Access
52 Citations
11,416 Views
31 Pages

Factors Affecting Acoustic Properties of Natural-Fiber-Based Materials and Composites: A Review

  • Tufail Hassan,
  • Hafsa Jamshaid,
  • Rajesh Mishra,
  • Muhammad Qamar Khan,
  • Michal Petru,
  • Martin Tichy and
  • Miroslav Muller

31 May 2021

Recently, very rapid growth has been observed in the innovations and use of natural-fiber-based materials and composites for acoustic applications due to their environmentally friendly nature, low cost, and good acoustic absorption capability. Howeve...

  • Review
  • Open Access
12 Citations
6,867 Views
19 Pages

A Review of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Lower-Limb Prosthetic Designs

  • Angel D. Castro-Franco,
  • Miriam Siqueiros-Hernández,
  • Virginia García-Angel,
  • Ismael Mendoza-Muñoz,
  • Lidia E. Vargas-Osuna and
  • Hernán D. Magaña-Almaguer

5 May 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive review of natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRCs) for lower-limb prosthetic designs. It covers the characteristics, types, and properties of natural fiber-reinforced composites as well as their advantages and d...

  • Review
  • Open Access
109 Citations
13,670 Views
35 Pages

Graphene-Incorporated Natural Fiber Polymer Composites: A First Overview

  • Fernanda Santos da Luz,
  • Fabio da Costa Garcia Filho,
  • Maria Teresa Gómez del-Río,
  • Lucio Fabio Cassiano Nascimento,
  • Wagner Anacleto Pinheiro and
  • Sergio Neves Monteiro

18 July 2020

A novel class of graphene-based materials incorporated into natural lignocellulosic fiber (NLF) polymer composites is surging since 2011. The present overview is the first attempt to compile achievements regarding this novel class of composites both...

  • Review
  • Open Access
32 Citations
5,244 Views
25 Pages

A Critical Review on Hygrothermal and Sound Absorption Behavior of Natural-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

  • V. Bhuvaneswari,
  • Balaji Devarajan,
  • B. Arulmurugan,
  • R. Mahendran,
  • S. Rajkumar,
  • Shubham Sharma,
  • Kuwar Mausam,
  • Changhe Li and
  • Elsayed Tag Eldin

4 November 2022

Increasing global environmental problems and awareness towards the utilization of eco-friendly resources enhanced the progress of research towards the development of next-generation biodegradable and environmentally friendly material. The development...

  • Review
  • Open Access
670 Citations
41,265 Views
27 Pages

22 August 2014

The increasing demand for greener and biodegradable materials leading to the satisfaction of society requires a compelling towards the advancement of nano-materials science. The polymeric matrix materials with suitable and proper filler, better fille...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,923 Views
16 Pages

5 October 2024

Natural fiber composites have gained increasing attention due to sustainability considerations. One often neglected aspect is the potential for the mechanical recycling of such materials. In this work, we compounded injection-molded polypropylene (PP...

  • Review
  • Open Access
134 Citations
21,039 Views
28 Pages

20 April 2023

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 environment...

  • Review
  • Open Access
394 Citations
32,182 Views
33 Pages

Thermogravimetric Analysis Properties of Cellulosic Natural Fiber Polymer Composites: A Review on Influence of Chemical Treatments

  • N. M. Nurazzi,
  • M. R. M. Asyraf,
  • M. Rayung,
  • M. N. F. Norrrahim,
  • S. S. Shazleen,
  • M. S. A. Rani,
  • A. R. Shafi,
  • H. A. Aisyah,
  • M. H. M. Radzi and
  • K. Abdan
  • + 2 authors

13 August 2021

Natural fiber such as bamboo fiber, oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fiber, kenaf fiber, and sugar palm fiber-reinforced polymer composites are being increasingly developed for lightweight structures with high specific strength in the automotive, m...

  • Review
  • Open Access
11 Citations
6,573 Views
33 Pages

Prevention of Biofouling Due to Water Absorption of Natural Fiber Composites in the Aquatic Environment: A Critical Review

  • Cristiano Fragassa,
  • Sara Mattiello,
  • Martina Fronduti,
  • Jo’ Del Gobbo,
  • Radmila Gagic and
  • Carlo Santulli

15 December 2024

Introducing lignocellulosic fibers as the matrix reinforcement in composites is an opportunity for weight reduction and also for the use of by-products and biomass waste from other systems, such as agriculture and textiles. In the case of nautical ap...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,206 Views
14 Pages

20 December 2024

Natural fiber-reinforced composites are composite materials composed of natural fibers, such as plant fibers and synthetic biopolymers. These environmentally friendly composites are biodegradable, renewable, cheap, lightweight, and low-density, attra...

  • Review
  • Open Access
258 Citations
16,942 Views
20 Pages

Potential of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites in Sandwich Structures: A Review on Its Mechanical Properties

  • S. Alsubari,
  • M. Y. M. Zuhri,
  • S. M. Sapuan,
  • M. R. Ishak,
  • R. A. Ilyas and
  • M. R. M. Asyraf

28 January 2021

The interest in using natural fiber reinforced composites is now at its highest. Numerous studies have been conducted due to their positive benefits related to environmental issues. Even though they have limitations for some load requirements, this d...

  • Article
  • Open Access
54 Citations
10,947 Views
14 Pages

28 September 2020

Recent decades have seen substantial interest in the use of natural fibers in continuous fiber reinforced composites, such as flax, jute and hemp. Considering potential applications, it is of particular interest how natural fiber composites compare t...

  • Review
  • Open Access
49 Citations
7,574 Views
30 Pages

Physical, Mechanical and Perforation Resistance of Natural-Synthetic Fiber Interply Laminate Hybrid Composites

  • Siti Nadia Mohd Bakhori,
  • Mohamad Zaki Hassan,
  • Noremylia Mohd Bakhori,
  • Khairur Rijal Jamaludin,
  • Faizir Ramlie,
  • Mohd Yusof Md Daud and
  • Sa’ardin Abdul Aziz

24 March 2022

Natural and synthetic fibres have emerged in high demand due to their excellent properties. Natural fibres have good mechanical properties and are less expensive, making them a viable substitute for synthetic fibers. Owing to certain drawbacks such a...

  • Review
  • Open Access
287 Citations
19,316 Views
39 Pages

Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polylactic Acid, Polylactic Acid Blends and Their Composites for Advanced Applications

  • R. A. Ilyas,
  • M. Y. M. Zuhri,
  • H. A. Aisyah,
  • M. R. M. Asyraf,
  • S. A. Hassan,
  • E. S. Zainudin,
  • S. M. Sapuan,
  • S. Sharma,
  • S. P. Bangar and
  • N. H. Sari
  • + 5 authors

5 January 2022

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from lactic acid that has been chiefly utilized in biodegradable material and as a composite matrix material. PLA is a prominent biomaterial that is widely used to replace traditional petroche...

  • Review
  • Open Access
113 Citations
12,762 Views
38 Pages

A Review on Green Composites Based on Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)

  • Mokgaotsa J. Mochane,
  • Sifiso I. Magagula,
  • Jeremia S. Sefadi and
  • Teboho C. Mokhena

8 April 2021

The need for utilization of environmentally friendly materials has emerged due to environmental pollution that is caused by non-biodegradable materials. The usage of non-biodegradable plastics has increased in the past decades in many industries, and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
74 Citations
15,576 Views
17 Pages

Tensile Behavior of 3D Printed Polylactic Acid (PLA) Based Composites Reinforced with Natural Fiber

  • Eliana M. Agaliotis,
  • Baltazar D. Ake-Concha,
  • Alejandro May-Pat,
  • Juan P. Morales-Arias,
  • Celina Bernal,
  • Alex Valadez-Gonzalez,
  • Pedro J. Herrera-Franco,
  • Gwénaëlle Proust,
  • J. Francisco Koh-Dzul and
  • Emmanuel A. Flores-Johnson

23 September 2022

Natural fiber-reinforced composite (NFRC) filaments for 3D printing were fabricated using polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced with 1–5 wt% henequen flour comprising particles with sizes between 90–250 μm. The flour was obtained from natur...

  • Brief Report
  • Open Access
492 Views
14 Pages

26 November 2025

The search for sustainable alternatives to synthetic composites has become increasingly relevant in aerospace engineering education and student rocketry. Fiberglass is widely used for rocket fuselages due to its favorable balance of performance and c...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Views
25 Pages

Comparative Analyses of Drilling Force, Temperature, and Damage in Natural and Glass Fiber-Reinforced Al–Epoxy Composites

  • Muammer Kına,
  • Uğur Köklü,
  • Sezer Morkavuk,
  • Mustafa Ay,
  • Yalçın Boztoprak,
  • Barkın Bakır and
  • Murat Demiral

15 January 2026

This study examined the drilling performance of five polymer composite systems: three natural fiber (jute, flax, hemp) composites with aluminum particle-reinforced epoxy, one glass fiber-reinforced composite with the same matrix, and an unreinforced...

  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
9,882 Views
13 Pages

Mycomerge: Fabrication of Mycelium-Based Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites on a Rattan Framework

  • Mai Thi Nguyen,
  • Daniela Solueva,
  • Evgenia Spyridonos and
  • Hanaa Dahy

There is an essential need for a change in the way we build our physical environment. To prevent our ecosystems from collapsing, raising awareness of already available bio-based materials is vital. Mycelium, a living fungal organism, has the potentia...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,431 Views
21 Pages

11 December 2024

The increasing demands on global resources due to technological development driven by consumer expectations and demands have resulted in significant problems with ecological sustainability and material availability. The creation of biocomposites has...

  • Article
  • Open Access
145 Citations
10,050 Views
14 Pages

The objective of this investigation was to characterize the performance of natural fiber reinforced polypropylene composites in fused deposition modelling (FDM). Composite filaments comprising of pre-consumer recycled polypropylene with varying conte...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
3,404 Views
11 Pages

Influence of Rigid Brazilian Natural Fiber Arrangements in Polymer Composites: Energy Absorption and Ballistic Efficiency

  • Fabio C. Garcia Filho,
  • Fernanda S. Luz,
  • Michelle S. Oliveira,
  • Wendell B. A. Bezerra,
  • Josiane D. V. Barbosa and
  • Sergio N. Monteiro

Since the mid-2000s, several studies were carried out regarding the development of ballistic resistant materials based on polymeric matrix composites reinforced with natural lignocellulosic fibers (NLFs). The results reported so far are promising and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
49 Citations
5,108 Views
17 Pages

Influence of Coupling Agent in Mechanical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Polypropylene/Bamboo Fiber Composites: Under Natural Outdoor Aging

  • Lety del Pilar Fajardo Cabrera de Lima,
  • Ruth Marlene Campomanes Santana and
  • Cristian David Chamorro Rodríguez

17 April 2020

Researches on thermoplastic composites using natural fiber as reinforcement are increasing, but studies of durability over time are scarce. In this sense the objective of this study is to evaluate changes in the properties of polypropylene/bamboo fib...

  • Article
  • Open Access
31 Citations
4,399 Views
20 Pages

Valorization of Invasive Plants from Macaronesia as Filler Materials in the Production of Natural Fiber Composites by Rotational Molding

  • Zaida Ortega,
  • Francisco Romero,
  • Rubén Paz,
  • Luis Suárez,
  • Antonio Nizardo Benítez and
  • María Dolores Marrero

5 July 2021

This paper compares the mechanical properties of different natural fiber composites produced by rotational molding as a way of waste valorization from campaigns to control invasive plant species in Macaronesia. Rotomolded parts produced with polymeri...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,262 Views
24 Pages

Innovative and Eco-Friendly Natural Fiber Composites for Dental Impression Materials: A Study on Wheat Bran Reinforcement

  • Mohamed A. Aboamer,
  • Abdulmajeed Rasheed Almutairi,
  • Ahmad Alassaf,
  • Tarek M. Alqahtani,
  • Turki F. Almutairi,
  • Ghazwan Najdat Saijari and
  • Nader A. Rahman Mohamed

11 February 2025

This study addresses the high cost of traditional dental impression materials by introducing a novel composite material reinforced with wheat bran powder, aiming to reduce expenses while maintaining suitable mechanical performance. Tensile and compre...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
881 Views
18 Pages

Bridging Circular Design Strategies and Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: A Preliminary Conceptual Framework

  • Annabella Narganes-Pineda,
  • Pedro M. Hernández-Castellano and
  • Paula González-Suárez

14 September 2025

Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites (NFRPCs) are gaining attention as sustainable alternatives to conventional composite materials, due to their renewable origin, potential biodegradability, and possibly lower environmental impact. However, w...

  • Article
  • Open Access
36 Citations
6,441 Views
16 Pages

19 December 2020

Under normal conditions, the cross-sections of reinforced concrete in classic skeleton construction systems are often only partially loaded. This contributes to non-sustainable construction solutions due to an excess of material use. Novel cross-disc...

  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
8,993 Views
39 Pages

A Review of Natural Fibers: Classification, Composition, Extraction, Treatments, and Applications

  • Telmo Eleutério,
  • Maria João Trota,
  • Maria Gabriela Meirelles and
  • Helena Cristina Vasconcelos

4 September 2025

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of natural fibers, addressing their classification, chemical composition, extraction methods, treatments, and diverse applications. It categorizes natural fibers into plant-based (cellulose-rich), animal-...

  • Review
  • Open Access
27 Citations
6,951 Views
16 Pages

Vegetable Cellulose Fibers in Natural Rubber Composites

  • Elizabeth R. Lozada,
  • Carlos M. Gutiérrez Aguilar,
  • Jaime A. Jaramillo Carvalho,
  • Juan C. Sánchez and
  • Giovanni Barrera Torres

30 June 2023

In the last decade, natural fibers have had a significant impact on the research and development of innovative composites made with natural rubber, improving their properties over those of their counterparts that incorporate polluting synthetic fiber...

  • Review
  • Open Access
154 Citations
10,688 Views
18 Pages

Developments in Chemical Treatments, Manufacturing Techniques and Potential Applications of Natural-Fibers-Based Biodegradable Composites

  • Muhammad Yasir Khalid,
  • Ramsha Imran,
  • Zia Ullah Arif,
  • Naveed Akram,
  • Hassan Arshad,
  • Ans Al Rashid and
  • Fausto Pedro García Márquez

4 March 2021

The utilization of synthetic materials stimulates environmental concerns, and researchers worldwide are effectively reacting to environmental concerns by transitioning towards biodegradable and sustainable materials. Natural fibers like jute and sisa...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
5,510 Views
11 Pages

Plastic/Natural Fiber Composite Based on Recycled Expanded Polystyrene Foam Waste

  • Wilasinee Sriprom,
  • Adilah Sirivallop,
  • Aree Choodum,
  • Wadcharawadee Limsakul and
  • Worawit Wongniramaikul

31 May 2022

A novel reinforced recycled expanded polystyrene (r-EPS) foam/natural fiber composite was successfully developed. EPS was recycled by means of the dissolution method using an accessible commercial mixed organic solvent, while natural fibers, i.e., co...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,015 Views
16 Pages

Study on the Propagation of Stress Waves in Natural Fiber Composite Strips

  • Antigoni K. Barouni and
  • Christoforos S. Rekatsinas

19 January 2021

The propagation of Lamb waves within the structure of natural fiber reinforced composite strips is investigated using a semi-analytical solution and a time domain spectral finite element numerical method. The need to monitor the structural health of...

  • Review
  • Open Access
69 Citations
9,805 Views
19 Pages

Tribology of Natural Fibers Composite Materials: An Overview

  • Marko Milosevic,
  • Petr Valášek and
  • Alessandro Ruggiero

In the framework of green materials, in recent years, natural fiber composites attracted great attention of academia and industry. Their mechanical and tribological characteristics, such as high strength, elasticity, friction, and wear resistance, ma...

  • Review
  • Open Access
116 Citations
26,155 Views
44 Pages

Natural Fibers Composites: Origin, Importance, Consumption Pattern, and Challenges

  • Devyani Thapliyal,
  • Sarojini Verma,
  • Pramita Sen,
  • Rahul Kumar,
  • Amit Thakur,
  • Anurag Kumar Tiwari,
  • Dhananjay Singh,
  • George D. Verros and
  • Raj Kumar Arya

4 December 2023

This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted world of natural fiber applications within the domain of composite materials. Natural fibers are meticulously examined in detail, considering their diverse origins, which encompass plant-derived fib...

  • Review
  • Open Access
150 Citations
15,311 Views
24 Pages

Delamination and Manufacturing Defects in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composite: A Review

  • M. J. Suriani,
  • Hannah Zalifah Rapi,
  • R. A. Ilyas,
  • Michal Petrů and
  • S. M. Sapuan

18 April 2021

In recent years, most boat fabrication companies use 100% synthetic fiber-reinforced composite materials, due to their high performance of mechanical properties. In the new trend of research on the fabrication of boat structure using natural fiber hy...

  • Feature Paper
  • Review
  • Open Access
75 Citations
7,280 Views
17 Pages

9 February 2019

Hybrid composite laminates including carbon fibers and natural fibers, hence basalt and/or vegetable ones, draw on the experiences accumulated in studying the hybridization of fiberglass with carbon or natural fibers. Yet, in the case of carbon/natur...

  • Review
  • Open Access
97 Citations
11,210 Views
22 Pages

A Review of the Use of Natural Fibers in Cement Composites: Concepts, Applications and Brazilian History

  • Diego Lilargem Rocha,
  • Luís Urbano Durlo Tambara Júnior,
  • Markssuel Teixeira Marvila,
  • Elaine Cristina Pereira,
  • Djalma Souza and
  • Afonso Rangel Garcez de Azevedo

17 May 2022

The use of natural lignocellulosic fibers has become popular all over the world, as they are abundant, low-cost materials that favor a series of technological properties when used in cementitious composites. Due to its climate and geographic characte...

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