Nowadays, the environmental impact of synthetic fibers has inspired scientists to focus on using natural fiber as a reinforcement in polymer matrices. Most important is, Natural fibers are an abundantly available resource in all countries, which are cheap and easily renewable. Also, the use of natural fiber-reinforced composites in industries have steadily increased, benefiting the fiber plant production and world’s economy, that means it will be indirectly helpful for our farmers. Natural fiber-reinforced composites are reasonably strong, lightweight, harmless to human health and are biodegradable, hence they have the potential to be used in several applications. so, recent developments in natural fiber composite studies have illustrated their great potential as structural components in vehicles, aerospace structures, and buildings.
Lecturer: Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, B.E., M.Tech., PhD., Post Doc., Research Scientist (Specialist 2), ’Advisor within the office of the President for University Promotion and Development towards International goals Natural Composites Research Group Lab, Academic Enhancement Department King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB).