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The high cost and environmental hazard caused by the artificial fibers like kevlar and carbon have created an urge toward the development of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites. Using natural fibers as reinforcement has decreased the risk toward the nature. By changing the resin structures or the natural fiber framework, bio-composites can be prepared for various applications. Here, we have discussed about the natural fibers like jute, cotton, coir, silk and abaca. Also, the sources and properties of each of these natural fibers have been widely considered. We have studied these natural fiber as reinforcement for some types of composites. Likewise, the mechanical properties of these natural fibers and their applications are also discussed. From the study, it is clear that abaca has the highest tensile strength, jute has the highest Young’s modulus, and silk has the highest elongation at break. This shows that in the coming years, natural fibers will be extensively used for the making of composites as they are the non-polluting, harmless, renewable as well as sustainable source of fiber. |
