Abstract
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 filler/matrix interaction together with advanced and new methods or approaches are able to develop polymeric composites which shows great prospective applications in constructions and buildings, automotive, aerospace and packaging industries. The biodegradability of the natural fibers is considered as the most important and interesting aspects of their utilization in polymeric materials. Nanocomposite shows considerable applications in different fields because of larger surface area, and greater aspect ratio, with fascinating properties. Being environmentally friendly, applications of nanocomposites offer new technology and business opportunities for several sectors, such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and biotechnology industries. Hybrid bio-based composites that exploit the synergy between natural fibers in a nano-reinforced bio-based polymer can lead to improved properties along with maintaining environmental appeal. This review article intended to present information about diverse classes of natural fibers, nanofiller, cellulosic fiber based composite, nanocomposite, and natural fiber/nanofiller-based hybrid composite with specific concern to their applications. It will also provide summary of the emerging new aspects of nanotechnology for development of hybrid composites for the sustainable and greener environment.
Highlights
Huge biomass, forestry and agriculture-based residues existing in nature are extensively utilized as a potential resource of materials for renewable energy in different sectors of industry
Natural fiber/nanofiller-based hybrid composites can be utilized in building and construction materials, transportation
The stiffness and strength are provided by the natural fibers to the composites, they are recyclable, and bio fibers will not be fractured when processing over sharp curvatures, unlike brittle fibers, such as glass
Summary
Forestry and agriculture-based residues existing in nature are extensively utilized as a potential resource of materials for renewable energy in different sectors of industry. Nano-particles are presently considered as a high-potential filler materials for the improvement of mechanical and physical properties of polymer composites [4]. Nano sized filler present in the minor zone whereas only few of the micro particles participate in the plastic zone deformation This provides a way for the nanofillers to improve fracture and mechanical properties of the matrix having brittle property. A perfect substitutes to traditional or conventional construction and buildings materials are the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites due to a number of factors, including: higher strength and stiffness with reference to specific gravity; better resistance to corrosion, fire, acids, and natural hazardous environments; no conductivity and non-toxicity; longer service life and lower life-cycle costs; and higher fatigue strength and impact energy absorption capacity [8]. Natural fiber/nanofiller-based hybrid composites can be utilized in building and construction materials, transportation
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