Application of natural fiber‐polymer composites (NFPCs) in different industrial applications
provides competitive edge due to their lightweight, higher specific mechanical properties …

Surface/interfacial engineering is an essential technique to explore the fiber materials
properties and fulfil new functionalities. An extensive scope of current physical and chemical …

Nowadays, current inventions are concentrated on the use of natural fibers which are
biodegradable, eco-friendly, and easily available constituents such as fibers of hemp, sisal …

The effect of areca fiber percentage on mechanical properties and biodegradability of
polypropylene composites made with the addition of banana and taro starches has been …

Thermal insulation plays an important role in contributing to energy savings in the building
by heat gains and losses through the building envelope. The widely used insulation material …

Natural fibre-reinforced composites have great potential for engineering applications due to
their environmental suitability, low density, and economic viability. In the present study …

Presently, the world is looking for non-polluting, non-toxic, renewable, low density, corrosion
resistant, eco-friendly, and low-cost material as replacement for the most challenging …

Abstract Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites (NFRC) are owing to their decomposability,
biodegradability, and cost-efficient. They can be used as a reinforced material with …

Bamboo is one of the bio-fibers that is finding its application in engineering and households
due to its abundant availability and promising strength. Similarly, areca fiber is been used as …

The areca fibers are significantly playing a vital role in the production of activated carbon,
ethanol, and enzyme, as a fuel in bio-gas and commonly used as air fresheners. Due to …