Environmental ScienceMaterials Science

NATURAL FIBRE REINFORCED BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER COMPOSITES

J. Sahari, S. Sapuan

2012REVIEWS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE

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Natural fibre reinforced biodegradable polymer composites have been evaluated for their development and properties.

Abstract

Currently, numerous research groups have explored the production and properties of biocomposites where the polymer matrices are derived from renewable resources such as poly lactide (PLA), thermoplastic starch (TPS), cellulose and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). This review is carried out to evaluate the development and properties of natural fibre reinforced biodegradable polymer composites. They are the materials that have the capability to fully degrade and compatible with the environment.

Citation format

SAHARI, J.; SAPUAN, S. NATURAL FIBRE REINFORCED BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER COMPOSITES. REVIEWS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE, 2012, 30: 166–174.