The interest in producing biodegradable polymers by chemical treatment, microorganisms
and enzymes has increased to make it easier to dispose after the end of its use without …

Understanding the basic properties of natural fibers is important to determine the optimal
intended uses for instance as high-quality bio-composite raw material. This review describes …

There is significant work published in recent years about natural fibres polymeric
composites. Most of the studies are about the characterization of natural fibres and their …

Natural fibers have attracted great attention from industrial players and researchers for the
exploitation of polymer composites because of their “greener” nature and contribution to …

This study aims to provide an overview of the latest research studies on the use of
biopolymers in various textile processes, from spinning processes to dyeing and finishing …

In the last ten years, environmental consciousness has increased worldwide, leading to the
development of eco-friendly materials to replace synthetic ones. Natural fibers are extracted …

To meet the growing demand for the use of environmentally and friendly materials in various
applications, many efforts have been done in order to provide lighweighting, biodegradable …

Since synthetic fibers have been polluting the environment for a long time, researchers are
searching for better environmentally friendly replacements like natural fibers. Natural fibers …

Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) have emerged as promising eco‐
friendly alternatives over conventional synthetic fiber composites due to their inherent …

The aim of this chapter is to introduce readers to what had been done and achieved since
the beginning of 2000 in the general area of composite materials. The various types of …