Abstract
The use of natural fibres in making composites has increased drastically in the past few years because they produce strong composites that are environmentally friendly. The most used fibres are jute, kenaf, sisal and hemp. The use of palm fibres as reinforcement is quickly rising since they are abundantly available and showcase better mechanical properties than these other natural fibres. Palm trees have always been used for various other purposes, mainly for their fruit but now even fibres derived from various areas of the tree can be used to manufacture composites which are used in industrial applications. The process of manufacturing these composites right from the extraction of fibres to the fabrication of composites along with mechanical testing of the respective fibres and composites have been highlighted in this review paper. This study provides a database and platform for businesses to better understand how natural fibres can be used to make more sustainable and renewable fibre-reinforced composites.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 331-341 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | International Review of Mechanical Engineering |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Materials Science (miscellaneous)
- Automotive Engineering
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
- General Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes