Choice of Materials and Processing Methods

Besides product performance, the energy use, substitution with new materials, and reuse/recycUng should also be considered. First, to ensure an efficient resource use, less material or energy to achieve the same function should be emphasized. Substitution with a less harmful material or process for comparable achievements is also preferred. Reuse or/and recycling including adding values to materials to avoid primary production and manufacturing are also essential [46]. 

Even though the adoption of new technology or materials may open up new possibilities and applications, more attention should be paid to scrutinize the processing and resulted products. In adopting nanoscience and nanofiller materials in biodegradable composites, safety issues should be considered carefully despite the many possibilities that the product cost may be reduced through a more efficient 

Different ratios blends of kenaf, Hemp, and PALF  

In this chapter, green composites were reviewed with emphasis on the products used for automotive and structural/indoor applications. The use of plant fibers in the composites is promising and they have been incorporated in many commercial 

Shenton, H., and Wool, R. (2004) All natural composite sandwich beams for stmctural applications. Compos. Struct., 12. 

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