Natural Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composites

The book explores the use of natural fibers as a sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers in polymeric composites, highlighting their benefits such as renewability and a CO2-neutral life cycle. It addresses the limitations of natural fibers, including their hydrophilic nature and variable mechanical properties, which restrict their use to non-structural applications. To enhance performance, the text discusses the hybridization of natural and synthetic fibers, presenting research on achieving optimal mechanical and thermal properties while prioritizing environmental concerns.