Advantages of Biofibers

Cost Low Low, but higher than that of natural fibers 

The hydrophilic nature of cellulose fibers often results in poor compatibiHty with hydrophobic polymer matrices. Therefore, it becomes necessary to modify the surface of natural fiber for better binding between fiber and matrix. 

The use of biofibers as reinforcing agents for composites is one of the most promising areas of composite development, although biofibers have some inherent limitations that have to be looked into before their use in any material production. The following are the main disadvantages of biofibers [85-90]  

However, it is quite evident that the advantages of the biofibers overweigh the disadvantages/limitations and most of the shortcomings have remedial measures in the form of chemical treatment. Biofibers have an advantage over the synthetic ones since they buckle rather than break during processing and fabrication. 

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