Bamboo fibre reinforced thermoset and thermoplastic polymer composites: A short review

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The present state of the art of the bamboo fibres and their reinforcement in polymer matrices is concentrated on bamboo fibre reinforced thermoset and thermoplastic polymer composite material. The bamboo fibre is selected on the basis of sources of origin, growth rate, and availability as agricultural waste, excellent specific mechanical properties and application. An overview of the developments made in the area of bamboo fibre reinforced composites is presented in terms of their mechanical properties, manufacturing procedures and applications. Effect of Fibre orientation, its length, reinforcing concentration, dispersion, aspect ratio, selection and chemistry of matrix and surface modification of fibres on the characteristics of composite has been discussed in resilient manner. Several critical concerns and recommendations for further improvement of composite properties and future work related to bamboo fibres are deliberated. The present work satisfies the need for a short critical review, consolidating the highly utilized agriculture by-products originating from the stem part of the plant fibres.

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