Abstract
This study provides an overview on green composites degradability. Practically, the main drawbacks of using natural fibers are their poor dimensional stability, degradability and high degree of moisture absorption. While, end use of product from natural fiber filled or reinforced composites has become subject of concern to material engineers and scientist. The major properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites are greatly dependent on the hydrophilic tendency and dimensional stability of the fibers used, morphology aspect ratio for long fiber, while voids for powder fibers. The effects of chemical treatments on cellulosic fibers that are used as reinforcements for thermoplastics were studied. The chemical source for the treatments is alkalization. The significance of chemically-treated natural fibers is seen through the improvement of mechanical properties. The untreated fiber composites degrade faster in municipal soil compared to treated fiber composites.
Highlights
Research and advancement on natural fiber composites are continually rising and their function is growing into novel field of usage [1] [2] [3] and [4]
This study provides an overview on green composites degradability
The findings revealed that percentage elongation of composites type decreased after soil buried in municipal soil
Summary
Research and advancement on natural fiber composites are continually rising and their function is growing into novel field of usage [1] [2] [3] and [4]. The attributes of natural fibers such as; availability, low density, cost effectiveness, renewability, and biodegradability act as agent in the replacement of usual fillers/reinforcements of composites, like carbon and glass, into the novel alternatives. The search for low cost and superior materials in many advanced technologies such as automotive, nautical, building as alternative to synthetic materials has received prompt attention [8]. Utilization of these fibers can save environment and humanity as it becomes house for microorganism that harbors diseases. Most natural fibers from these wastes are used as reinforcements or fillers in polymer composites for creating technology innovative materials as a function of cost [7]
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