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Natural fibre-reinforced composites for bioengineering and environmental engineering
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A comprehensive review on different kinds of natural fibre composites is given in this article, where their potential in future development of engineering and domestic products is also discussed in detail, as well as their potential to contribute to a green and safe environment to some extent.Abstract:
Recently, mankind has realized that unless the environment is protected, he himself will be threatened by the over consumption of natural resources as well as substantial reduction of fresh air produced in the world Conservation of forests and optimal utilization of agricultural and other renewable resources like solar and wind energies, and recently, tidal energy have become important topics worldwide In such concern, the use of renewable resources such as plant and animal based fibre-reinforce polymeric composites, has been becoming an important design criterion for designing and manufacturing components for all industrial products Research on biodegradable polymeric composites, can contribute to a green and safe environment to some extent In the biomedical and bioengineered field, the use of natural fibre mixed with biodegradable and bioresorbable polymers can produce joints and bone fixtures to alleviate pain for patients In this paper, a comprehensive review on different kinds of natural fibre composites will be given Their potential in future development of different kinds of engineering and domestic products will also be discussed in detailread more
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