Chemical Industry Updates

  Natural fiber reinforced composites are composite materials made from a matrix of thermosetting or thermoplastic resins reinforced with natural fibers such as flax, jute, hemp, sisal, kenaf, coir, and bamboo. These fibers are extracted from plants and are biodegradable, renewable, and have lower environmental impact compared to synthetic fibers such as glass and carbon. Natural fiber composites offer several advantages such as high specific strength, low density, good vibration damping, and good acoustic properties. These properties make them suitable for use in automotive, aerospace, construction, and packaging industries. However, natural fibers have some limitations such as poor resistance to moisture, low durability, and low thermal stability, which can limit their use in some applications. To overcome these limitations, researchers are working on developing surface modification techniques to improve the adhesion between fibers and matrix, as well as incorporating fillers and...