Developments in Eco-friendly Composite Materials: Applications of Chemically Treated Natural Fibers in Polymers

J. Sethubathi ()

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT), 2025, vol. 10, issue 08, 823-827

Abstract: Addressing the growing concerns on environmental damage because of plastic waste and the increasing depletion of fossil resources has changed the focus of material science towards greener alternatives. The concern of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites is their availability, as they are renewed and biodegradable and easy to compost. Natural fibers are intrinsically low in efficiency for composite usage because of their compatibility to hydrophobic polymer matrices. Nevertheless, the perimeter of natural fibers is enhanced by chemical treatment, improving their mechanical, thermal and environmental properties, which in turn makes them more useful for industrial purposes. This report explores various chemical treatments to natural fibers, the impact of the fibers on the resultant composite, along with their application in the automotive, construction and packaging industries.

Keywords: Natural Fibers; Polymer Composites; Hybrid Composites; Plant Fibers; Eco-Friendly Materials; Sustainable Composites. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
References: Add references at CitEc
Citations:

Downloads: (external link)
https://www.ijisrt.com/developments-in-ecofriendly ... l-fibers-in-polymers (application/pdf)

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:cvr:ijisrt:2025:08:ijisrt25aug817

DOI: 10.38124/ijisrt/25aug817

Access Statistics for this article

More articles in International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT) from IJISRT Publication
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Rahul Goyel ().