Abstract
The use of natural fibres in composite materials is increasing due to legislation forcing automotive manufacturers to reuse and recycle materials, which is leading to an increase in the bio-based material content in automotive applications. Natural fibres being eco-friendly, lightweight, strong and low cost have already started to replace glass and mineral fillers in numerous engineering applications in automobiles, furniture, packaging and construction. The automobile industry has discovered the advantages to be gained from natural fibres and the Natural-Fibre Composites (NFC) made through the combination of natural fibres with different polymers such as: Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), and Polyvinylchloride (PVC). A potentially large area of usage of these composites is the automotive industry because the need is greatest. Fibre-reinforced composites have gained importance in the automotive sector where high mechanical properties and dimensional stability must be coupled with low weight. However, the use of natural fibres also has some limitations. They are moisture sensitive and their bonding with polymer matrices is weak. Moreover, there are some concerns over natural-fibre quality, consistency and processing temperature limits.
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