Natural fibres are bio-based materials manufactured from materials such as wood, cotton, flax, kenaf, and hemp. All these materials are less harmful to the environment and easily available. The raw ...

This industry has intensified its demand for fibres since 1996, with significant peaks: for example, a more than 90% increase from 1999 to 2000. Many European models now commonly use thermoplastics ...

Applications of natural fiber composites (NFC) can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians, who used to make bricks out of clay mud and straw. More recently, the use of natural fibers as a ...