Development of Potential Composites through Natural Fiber Reinforcement

Abstract

Fibers are best suitable material as reinforcement, which increases properties of the emerging composite materials. The use of high strength fiber leads to new advanced composites which can be used for great strength applications. Yet, the use of medium and low strength fibers available in nature are also consuming sufficient potential for various applications where high strength is not critical but it can offer a practicable range of alternative materials to appropriate conventional material. The composite materials which are more environmentally friendly, energy efficient and recyclable have great potential market. The present work studies the various types of natural fiber available for the improvement of potential composites. The paper also discusses the methodology of the development of cotton-polyester composites using filament winding technology and hand layup method.