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A Review: Natural Fiber Composites Selection in View of Mechanical, Light Weight, and Economic Properties
Furqan Ahmad,
Heung Soap Choi,
Myung Kyun Park,
Furqan Ahmad
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Myongji University, Yongin, Korea
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, Korea
Search for more papers by this authorHeung Soap Choi
Department of Mechanical and Design Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong, Korea
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Myung Kyun Park
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Myongji University, Yongin, Korea
Search for more papers by this authorFurqan Ahmad,
Heung Soap Choi,
Myung Kyun Park,
Furqan Ahmad
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Myongji University, Yongin, Korea
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, Korea
Search for more papers by this authorHeung Soap Choi
Department of Mechanical and Design Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong, Korea
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Myung Kyun Park
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Myongji University, Yongin, Korea
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In this study, the properties and application of natural fiber composites in automobile industries are discussed. Natural fibers are replacing the synthetic fibers in the various parts of automobiles due to their lightweight, low-cost, and environmental aspects. For centuries, natural fibers have been used for making baskets, clothing, and ropes. Now the trend is changing and natural fibers such as: jute, hemp, flax, and sisal fibers are making their ways especially into the components of automobiles. Comparisons of material indices for beam and panel structures were made to investigate the possibility of using natural fiber composites instead of conventional and non-conventional materials.
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