Effect of surface treatment on Natural fibers composite

The replacement of the synthetic fibers composite to natural fibers composites has become a key research area in the production industries. The advantage of natural fibers over a man- made fibers is low density, low cost, recyclability and biodegradability. But the natural fibers has a high level of absorption, this leads to poor wettability and insufficient adhesion within the matrix (internal adhesion) resulting degradation of composite properties. These properties hinder the potential of Natural fibers in providing successful reinforcement for polymer composites. In order to increase the potential of the Natural fibre Composites surface treatment is essential. In this paper various surface treatments and limitations are discussed, also the effects of surface treatment on the fibers are narrated. These properties will provide the base for further research in developing the Natural fibers composite without any degradation in its Characteristics. (paper)