Natural Fibre‐Based Polymer Matrix Composites: Industrial Applications Study

ABSTRACT The increased industrial need for sustainable materials has shifted the emphasis away from synthetic polymers and toward natural fibers. Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) have been extensively researched in recent years due to their unique features and clearly favorable environmental effects. Other benefits of utilizing vegetable fibers are connected to their cost‐effective manufacturing and processing, as well as their safe handling and working conditions. This study discusses the difficulties and promise of using natural fiber‐reinforced PMCs in a variety of industrial applications. Natural fibers are ideal candidates for contemporary industrial uses since they are biodegradable, inexpensive, have a high strength‐to‐weight ratio, and are environmentally benign. The use of natural fibers in a variety of industries has been discussed, with a focus on the automotive, marine, defense, aerospace, and furniture industries. This study focused on commonly used natural fibers in PMCs, including jute, cotton, hemp, abaca, sisal, bamboo, flax, coir, kenaf, and others. This work is meant to provide an overview of the primary findings reported in the literature on this subject, concentrating on the physical and chemical structure of the fibers, as well as their thermal and mechanical qualities. Some production‐related considerations, vegetable fibers for composites, are also discussed.