Recycled polymers in natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites

Abstract

This chapter discusses different types and classifications of natural fibres and their effect on recycled polymers. The improvement of environmental, physical and mechanical modification of the natural fibre reinforced recycled polymer composites are explained. The techniques used to improve the surface properties of these fibres and how to modify the adhesion between the filler and the polymer matrix are explained. Possible processing methods to change the polymers to composites are discussed. The chapter then explains the application of recycled polymer composites with natural fibre reinforcements, future trends and drawback.