A Review on Fiber Properties, Manufacturing, and Crashworthiness of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures
Research into natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites (NFRCs) has intensified because society demands sustainable biodegradable substitutes for synthetic composites. This paper investigates plant-based natural fibres from cultivation up until extraction, followed by chemical treatments before ma...
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| author | Mahaboob Subhani Shaik Hariharan Sankara Subramanian Ravi Kumar B. Indran Suyambulingam P Senthamaraikannan R. Kumar |
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| description | Research into natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites (NFRCs) has intensified because society demands sustainable biodegradable substitutes for synthetic composites. This paper investigates plant-based natural fibres from cultivation up until extraction, followed by chemical treatments before manufacturing stages, while analyzing their resulting mechanical and thermal characteristics. This paper specifically investigates NFRCs crashworthiness through examinations of failure modes and energy absorption mechanisms together with investigations of structural geometry and fibre volume fraction and orientation effects. The study explains different manufacturing processes, including hand lay-up and compression molding, as well as vacuum bagging and bladder molding, because their influence on mechanical performance needs assessment. Current research approaches the following issues: weak bond strength between fibre and matrix, and moisture sensitivity, while outlining future perspectives that focus on advanced chemical transformation and bio-resin combination approaches. The comprehensive guide provides instructions for selecting materials along with designing structures for energy-absorbing lightweight solutions and environmentally friendly applications in the transportation and aerospace industries. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e2e9268db8f347b5bee4c1124caad4ea2025-08-20T03:27:36ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2025-12-0122110.1080/15440478.2025.2520845A Review on Fiber Properties, Manufacturing, and Crashworthiness of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composite StructuresMahaboob Subhani Shaik0Hariharan Sankara Subramanian1Ravi Kumar B.2Indran Suyambulingam3P Senthamaraikannan4R. Kumar5Centre for Sustainable Materials & Surface Metamorphosis (CSMSM), Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamilnadu, IndiaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, IndiaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, IndiaSophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Centre (STIC), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alliance School of Applied Engineering, Alliance University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Centre (STIC), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alliance School of Applied Engineering, Alliance University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Mai-Nefhi College of Engineering and Technology, Asmara, ErtireaResearch into natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites (NFRCs) has intensified because society demands sustainable biodegradable substitutes for synthetic composites. This paper investigates plant-based natural fibres from cultivation up until extraction, followed by chemical treatments before manufacturing stages, while analyzing their resulting mechanical and thermal characteristics. This paper specifically investigates NFRCs crashworthiness through examinations of failure modes and energy absorption mechanisms together with investigations of structural geometry and fibre volume fraction and orientation effects. The study explains different manufacturing processes, including hand lay-up and compression molding, as well as vacuum bagging and bladder molding, because their influence on mechanical performance needs assessment. Current research approaches the following issues: weak bond strength between fibre and matrix, and moisture sensitivity, while outlining future perspectives that focus on advanced chemical transformation and bio-resin combination approaches. The comprehensive guide provides instructions for selecting materials along with designing structures for energy-absorbing lightweight solutions and environmentally friendly applications in the transportation and aerospace industries.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2520845Natural fibresextraction methodschemical treatmentscomposite fabricationmechanical performancecrashworthiness |
| spellingShingle | Mahaboob Subhani Shaik Hariharan Sankara Subramanian Ravi Kumar B. Indran Suyambulingam P Senthamaraikannan R. Kumar A Review on Fiber Properties, Manufacturing, and Crashworthiness of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures Journal of Natural Fibers Natural fibres extraction methods chemical treatments composite fabrication mechanical performance crashworthiness |
| title | A Review on Fiber Properties, Manufacturing, and Crashworthiness of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures |
| title_full | A Review on Fiber Properties, Manufacturing, and Crashworthiness of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures |
| title_fullStr | A Review on Fiber Properties, Manufacturing, and Crashworthiness of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Review on Fiber Properties, Manufacturing, and Crashworthiness of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures |
| title_short | A Review on Fiber Properties, Manufacturing, and Crashworthiness of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures |
| title_sort | review on fiber properties manufacturing and crashworthiness of natural fiber reinforced composite structures |
| topic | Natural fibres extraction methods chemical treatments composite fabrication mechanical performance crashworthiness |
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