Natural Fibers: Modifications and Enhancements in Applications

Eco-friendly fabrication of coco coir composites for hydroponic cultivation: a green chemistry approach

“…Plant-based natural fibers have gained interest among the scientific communities because they are abundantly available in nature and they have beneficial intrinsic properties such as lightweight, low cost, excellent biodegradability, and exceptional mechanical strength. [1][2][3][4] There is an increase in the global demand for plant-derived fibers such as corn, flax, hemp, kenaf, cotton, and jute to fabricate natural fiber composites. 4,5 Lately, these plant-based fiber composites have been utilized in diverse commercial segments to manufacture specialty products including furniture, bio-textiles, prosthetics, sports goods, and green packaging materials.…”

“…[1][2][3][4] There is an increase in the global demand for plant-derived fibers such as corn, flax, hemp, kenaf, cotton, and jute to fabricate natural fiber composites. 4,5 Lately, these plant-based fiber composites have been utilized in diverse commercial segments to manufacture specialty products including furniture, bio-textiles, prosthetics, sports goods, and green packaging materials. [6][7][8] The strategy of applying plant-based fibers as reinforcing agents with polymeric matrices to design multifunctional composites with desirable mechanical properties is a common fabrication strategy in the field of polymeric biocomposite research.…”