Manufacturing of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Salit, Mohd Sapuan (Editor), Jawaid, Mohammad (Editor), Yusoff, Nukman Bin (Editor), Hoque, M. Enamul (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2015.
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Forest products.; Plant science.; Botany.; Industrial engineering.; Biomaterials.; Life Sciences.; Wood Science & Technology.; Plant Sciences.; Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment.

Natural fibers, derived from oil palm, sugar palm, bagasse, coir, banana stem, hemp, jute, sisal, kenaf, roselle, rice husk, betul nut husk, and cocoa pod, have been considered as reinforcing materials in polymer composites.  The unique properties of natural fibers including low cost, renewable, abu...