Abstract
Currently, bagasse sugarcane, a waste product of the sugar industry, is mainly burned as fuel in sugar mill boilers. The low cost, low density and acceptable mechanical properties of bagasse fibre make it an ideal candidate to be considered for value-added applications such as reinforcement in plastic composites. Bagasse also has commercial potential as reinforcement in cement composites. The advantages of incorporating natural fibre as reinforcement in cement composites are related to their mechanical and thermal properties and reasonable cost. Different treatment techniques enhance the adhesion and compatibility between fibres and matrix, hence improving the mechanical properties of the composite. Several recent works on properties, processing and application of bagasse fibres have been reviewed in this chapter.
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