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Title: NATURAL FIBRE POLYMER COMPOSITES, THEIR RESPONSE TO FLAME AND APPLICATIONS: A SURVEY

Author: S. A Chukwunwike and Obidimma, D Ikeh

Abstract:

Natural fibre reinforced polymer composites are fast dominating the synthetic ones in the composite world. Light weights, non-susceptibility to corrosion, and eco-friendly benefits of natural fibre composites have attracted the attention of many researchers. Natural fibres consist of three major natural constituents namely; cellulose, lignin and hemicelluloses that are extremely responsive to flames and sequel to this, their uses are limited particularly to fire-prone areas. The addition of flame retardants during fabrication of natural fibre reinforced composites helps to enhance their flame properties and thermal stability. In this work, recent status of available natural fibres in various polymeric composites, their reactions to fire have been surveyed. From the studies carried out, we got to know that there are still gap in knowledge on this topic, therefore, a need for more research and publications in this promising area.       

Keywords: Natural fibre, polymer composites, flame retardants, flammability properties, cone calorimeter, Underwriters Laboratory (UL-94)
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