Recent development in natural fiber composites, testing and fabrication methods: A review

• Published in: Materials today : proceedings 2023-02
• Main Authors: Kumar, Sundeep, Gupta, Deepak, Sharma, Vikas, Kumar Chaudhary, Arun, Lal Meena, Makkhan, Ajay
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Composite Materials; Epoxy; Fabrication Techniques; Matrix Material; Natural Fiber; Reinforcement
• ISSN: 2214-7853; 2214-7853
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2023.02.073

Many researches and experiments are present in the online/offline database regarding the composites materials. The fabrication method, fibers, fiber phase, matrix material and filler materials are the main variables for any composite. Properties enhancement of the composite is achievable after the optimization of these variables. The objective of this study is to find the current developments in the natural fiber composites in aspects of fabrication method, fiber used and test required & performed accordingly. Author goes through many journal from last decades to present to conclude the objective of this study. Plant Fiber found in the hill areas and deep forest which are rarely available in the open market but easily available in the local pahadi market has to examine for their capabilities to use in composite fabrication. More testing exploration is required beyond the basic testing of materials to find the actual response of the composite during the usual and unusual atmospheric conditions utilization. This will open the new market for the composite materials. The outcome of this study will give an overview to the researchers for brainstorming the composites differently against the conventional approach.