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This chapter presents the progress of hybrid natural/synthetic fiber composites. Only epoxy-based composites were considered. Hybrid natural/synthetic fiber composites meet design requirements, combine the fibers' characteristics, and are cheaper than conventional composites, primarily because of natural fiber. The mechanical properties, moisture absorption, fracture, and flame behavior are reviewed. Natural fibers are treated to increase their interaction with the epoxy resin matrix that results in the better mechanical performance of hybrid composites. The advances and main drawbacks of hybrid natural/synthetic fiber composites and the leading applications and expectations that these novel materials can provide to various industrial sectors to develop less expensive and environmentally friendly components are presented. There are several topics to be investigated, highlighting the particular objective of experimenting with these materials, solving the problems already detected, and innovating in a disruptive research methodology that allows a significant advance in the use of hybrid natural/ synthetic fiber composites for engineering and technological applications.

Author

E. A. Franco-Urquiza

Publisher

Springer

Published

2022

Language

EN