Natural Fiber Composites

This book focusses on the key areas and issues related to natural fibers and their reinforced polymer composites. It starts with introduction and classification natural fibers, and their different extraction methods followed by characterization techniques. Further, it gives out solutions to improve adhesion between natural fibers and different polymer matrices via different chemical, physical and biological treatment methods. Fabrication procedures and characterization techniques for development and testing of composites including processing, development, and characterization, has been included as well. Application of these composite materials like food packaging, structural and semi-structural applications is also explained. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in Materials, Polymers, Composites and Characterization, textile engineering, and civil/mechanical engineering.