A review on applications of natural Fiber-Reinforced composites (NFRCs)

Abstract

Owing to global environment concerns much effort have been made to provide biodegradable and eco-friendly materials for the coming generation of composite materials. Due to increased awareness about the natural fiber reinforced composite, these are being employed in various application to minimize the greenhouse gas emissions. Green composites are good alternatives to petroleum-based materials which are environmentally harmful. Instead of several benefits of natural fiber reinforced composites, there are some challenges working with them, such as high moisture content and poor compatibility between fiber and matrix, low fire resistance, lower durability, and lower impact strength of natural fibers. Keeping in view, this paper provides an up-to-date review on natural fiber and resin types, modification, physical and mechanical properties, applications and other properties of green composites so that green composites may be employed in a number of applications by better understanding their behaviour.