Rev.Adv.Mater.Sci. (RAMS)
No 3, Vol. 30, 2012, pages 254-261

PROPERTIES AND POTENTIAL OF BIO FIBRES, BIO
BINDERS, AND BIO COMPOSITES

P. Asokan, M. Firdoous and W. Sonal

Abstract

It is imperative to understand about the properties of biodegradable composites and raw materials used in making such composites which are being used for biomedical, automobiles, packaging and other engineering applications. Production of biodegradable composites from renewable sources is a challenging task for researchers to meet the future demand for environmental friendly materials. This review paper addresses the mechanical properties of bio-fiber, bio-binders, and bio-composite that are considered as major thrust for contemporary and future research for bio-composite formation for high value added applications.

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