A review on the polymeric laminates reinforced with natural fibers
The use of composites in industries has become inevitable due to the enhancement in properties, reduction in the manufacturing cost and suitability to several applications. Among the different classifications, polymeric composites are majorly focused for their use as structural components. In a polymeric composite, the selection and composition of reinforcement play a vital role in deciding the characteristics of the composite. Although composites are developed with man made reinforcement in the beginning stage, in the present scenario, natural reinforcements have proved consummate results in terms of properties. Hence, present day researches are mainly focused on the use of different natural fibers in different forms as reinforcements in polymeric composite. The present study gives a clear picture of various available natural fibers and how they are made in the form of reinforcement for composites. The study also explains the diverse pre treatment methods used by the researchers for the enhancement of fiber quality. In addition, this review also gives a detailed insight of how the natural fibers are used in the hybrid form for the improvement of composite property.