ABSTRACT
Over the past two decades, the thermoplastic industry has been attempting to decrease the dependence on petroleum-based fuels and products due to increased environmental consciousness. This leads to the need to investigate environmentally friendly, sustainable materials to replace existing ones. Currently, the most viable method of dealing with ecofriendly composites is the use of natural bers as reinforcement. Natural bers have received considerable attention as a substitute for synthetic ber reinforcements in plastics. As replacements for conventional synthetic bers such as aramid and glass bers, natural bers are increasingly used for reinforcement in thermoplastics due to their low density, good thermal insulation and mechanical properties, reduced tool wear, unlimited availability, low price, and problem-free disposal. Natural bers also offer economical and
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