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Critical Concerns on Manufacturing Processes of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites

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For the last one decade, natural fibre reinforced polymer composites have attracted a considerable attention around the globe due to their inherent performances such as biodegradability, recyclability and accessibility. A suitable manufacturing process is required to develop a promising reinforced polymer composite accordingly. It has been observed that the matrices, materials and chemical, physical, mechanical and thermal properties of both the hosting polymer and the employed natural fibres play the most important role in choosing an appropriate processing technique. Recently, valuable studies have been carried out in this field, as engineers have tried different processing methods and conditions. In this chapter and later a brief introduction to biomass materials, a comprehensive review has been done over the latest biocomposite processing techniques. Beneficial solutions and treatment methods have been addressed. Furthermore, a combination of both traditional and modern processing technique has been recommended for future studies.

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  1. Faculty of Engineering, Division of Manufacturing and Industrial Processes, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Jalan Broga, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia

    Mohammad Reza Ketabchi & M. Khalid Siddiqui

  2. Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of King Faisal, Al-Hofuf, Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia

    M. Enamul Hoque

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    Mohd Sapuan Salit

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  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Ketabchi, M.R., Hoque, M.E., Khalid Siddiqui, M. (2015). Critical Concerns on Manufacturing Processes of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites. In: Salit, M., Jawaid, M., Yusoff, N., Hoque, M. (eds) Manufacturing of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07944-8_6

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