A review of banana Pseudo-stem fibre reinforced composites.

Abstract

The use of banana pseudo-stem fibre as reinforcing agent in polymer based composites is reviewed from viewpoints of status and future expectations of natural fibres in general, composition and physical properties of banana pseudo-stem fibre, fibre surface modifications, and mechanical properties of banana pseudo-stem fibre based polymer composites. The use of banana pseudo-stem fibres as a source of raw material in plastic industry not only provides a renewable resource, but could also generate a non-food source of economic development for farming and rural areas.