Selection and Processing of Natural Fibers and Nanocellulose for Biocomposite Applications: A Brief Review
Sivasubramanian Palanisamy,
Thulasi Mani Murugesan,
Murugesan Palaniappan,
Carlo Santulli,
Nadir Ayrilmis,
Azeez Alavudeen
Affiliations
Sivasubramanian Palanisamy
Department of Mechanical Engineering, P T R College of Engineering & Technology, Thanapandian Nagar, Madurai – Tirumangalam Road, Madurai, 625008, Tamilnadu, India
Thulasi Mani Murugesan
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
Murugesan Palaniappan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Carlo Santulli
School of Science and Technology, Università di Camerino, Camerino, Italy
Nadir Ayrilmis
Department of Wood Mechanics and Technology, Forestry Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Bahcekoy, Sariyer, 34473, Istanbul, Turkey
Azeez Alavudeen
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankovil, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu. India
In this study the recent developments in raw materials, manufacturing processes, and applications of natural fiber composites (NFCs) were reviewed. Natural fibers can represent a substitute for man-made fibers (including glass, aramid, and carbon) in a variety of biocomposite applications. Physical and chemical properties of the natural fibers are given and compared with the synthetic fibers. Advantages and disadvantages of NFCs in comparison with synthetic fibers such as glass and carbon fibers have been proposed. Criteria are described for the selection and processing of natural fibers for polymer composites used in different sectors such as automotive and building industries. The nanocellulose production methods, unique properties, and its recent industrial application in various sectors are given. This short review on NFCs considers their chemical, physical, and mechanical characteristics, as well as their various applications.
