Natural Fibre Composites from Agricultural Crops

Natural fibre composites offer a promising and eco-conscious solution in material engineering, leveraging renewable resources alongside advanced technologies to improve mechanical, thermal, and environmental characteristics. This book delves into optimizing the performance of natural fibre composites, particularly focusing on materials like bamboo, within the realm of chemical engineering. By incorporating a variety of natural fibres, the composites can be customized to fulfil specific industrial needs, such as enhancing structural strength or boosting filtration and separation efficiency. These advancements contribute to longer-lasting equipment, higher operational efficiency, and a reduced environmental footprint. A significant area of interest in this study is the compatibility between natural fibres and polymer matrices, where techniques like surface modification are employed to strengthen interfacial bonding, thus overcoming typical limitations of natural fibres. Case studies within this book showcase successful applications across different industries, underscoring the potential of these composites as sustainable alternatives to conventional synthetic materials.