Abstract
While the success of composite materials is obvious, recently, a general consensus all around the world was reached regarding the negative influence of the human being on global warming and the environment. This awareness triggered the interest for more sustainable materials that are able to be processed with lower energy consumption, as are natural fibre composites. As a result, natural fibre composites are under large investigation efforts because of their potential as an alternative for synthetic fibres. This century in particular has witnessed major improvements in sustainable technology and biocomposites, and the interest in these issues is still increasing. Recycling of natural fibre composites and natural fibre reinforcement from waste materials are other steps for saving resources and the environment. Because of these issues, biocomposites are gaining industrial interest in a world focused on environmental outcomes. This chapter addresses the benefits, potentials, and challenges of natural fibre composites, and reviews the most important state-of-the-art applications of natural fibre composites.
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