Applications of Biofibers as Reinforcement

Composite boards are fabricated by using a heat press machine with the biofibers as the reinforcement and the polymer resin as the matrix. These composite boards fall into two main categories based on the physical configuration of the 

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Biofibers can be effectively reinforced within the polymeric matrices in different ways to achieve desired properties such as strength, stiffness, low density, and sound damping, along with eco-friendly characteristics and texture in the composites. The use of biofibers for various commercial applications originated back in the 1990 s. Owing to low prices and the steadily rising performance of technical and standard plastics, the application of these fibers... 

This review shows that biofiber-reinforced biopol5mier composites have the potential to replace conventional composites. As the production of these composites increases with time because of increase in the range of their applications, their cost, which is a big obstacle in their development at the moment, will inevitably come down. Governments, industry, and research institutions throughout the world will have to make concerted efforts in the development of these materials, which will make planet Earth a more hospitable place to live. 

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