4 Natural fiber and hybrid fiber thermoplastic composites Advancements in lightweighting applications

Natural fiber composites and hybrid fiber composites with natural fibers and a small portion of synthetic fibers are gaining momentum in various industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, construction, sporting goods, and marine applications. The popularity of these composites has resulted mainly from their lightweight, design friendliness, and the awareness towards the sustainable product design. Though hybrid composites with natural …