A Review on properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials for automotive application

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | 01 | Page :
    By

    Shaikh Zeeshan Akil,

  • Anil S. Maheswar,

  • Syed Abbas Ali,

  • Sumita Chaturvedi,

  • Yogesh Madhukar Halde,

  • Digambar B Zoman,

  1. Head of Department, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jumma Masjid Charitable Trust’s Polytechnic, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  2. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  3. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SECAB Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bijapur, Karnataka, India
  4. Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  5. Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MVPS Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Polytechnic, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  6. Lecturer, Gokhale Education Society & SDMSGPI Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

The use of composite polymer matrix materials is growing rapidly in automotive, marine and aerospace applications due to their light weight and recyclable properties. In the automotive industry, the use of polymer matrix for interior panels, trims, exterior panels and fender assemblies is rapidly increasing in the 21st century. It also stimulates the use of polymer compounds reinforced by natural fibers. Natural fiber polymer composites are a growing industry due to their eco-friendliness. It is very suitable and has suitable mechanical properties in addition to its wide availability of raw materials. The natural fiber polymer matrix consists of binding fibers such as bamboo, hemp, cannabis, date, pineapple leaf, Kevlar, sisal, hemp, rice husk, corn husk, bagasse, plum fiber, etc. This article provides an overview of the use of natural fiber composite materials for automotive applications, taking into account the mechanical properties of impact strength, tensile strength and bending strength. Various techniques of making materials are discussed, including empirical testing and analysis. The review paper presents a comprehensive review of the researches of evolution of the materials in the field of composites, hybrid composites and natural fiber composites for industrial, electronics, sports, transportation, building constructions and automotive applications respectively. Though the natural fibers, lack its potentiality in terms of strengths which can be enhanced using the fillers are discussed in the paper. The paper also discusses the scope of research in the field of natural fibers which can be promoted in order to increase the application of Natural Fibers.

Keywords: Composite materials, Natural Fibers, Automotive applications, Tensile Strength, Impact Strength.

How to cite this article:
Shaikh Zeeshan Akil, Anil S. Maheswar, Syed Abbas Ali, Sumita Chaturvedi, Yogesh Madhukar Halde, Digambar B Zoman. A Review on properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials for automotive application. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(01):-.
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Shaikh Zeeshan Akil, Anil S. Maheswar, Syed Abbas Ali, Sumita Chaturvedi, Yogesh Madhukar Halde, Digambar B Zoman. A Review on properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials for automotive application. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=236567


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Volume 14
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Received 30/06/2025
Accepted 18/08/2025
Published 05/02/2026
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