A Review: Natural Fiber Composites Selection in View of Mechanical, Light Weight, and Economic Properties
- Authors
- Ahmad, Furqan; Choi, Heung Soap; Park, Myung Kyun
- Issue Date
- Jan-2015
- Publisher
- WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
- Keywords
- automobile industry; natural fiber composite
- Citation
- MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING, v.300, no.1, pp.10 - 24
- Journal Title
- MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
- Volume
- 300
- Number
- 1
- Start Page
- 10
- End Page
- 24
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/hongik/handle/2020.sw.hongik/13703
- DOI
- 10.1002/mame.201400089
- ISSN
- 1438-7492
- Abstract
- In this study, the properties and application of natural fiber composites in automobile industries are discussed. Natural fibers are replacing the synthetic fibers in the various parts of automobiles due to their lightweight, low-cost, and environmental aspects. For centuries, natural fibers have been used for making baskets, clothing, and ropes. Now the trend is changing and natural fibers such as: jute, hemp, flax, and sisal fibers are making their ways especially into the components of automobiles. Comparisons of material indices for beam and panel structures were made to investigate the possibility of using natural fiber composites instead of conventional and non-conventional materials.
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