Natural Fibres: Advances in Science and Technology Towards Industrial Applications

This book collects selected high
quality articles submitted to the 2nd International Conference on Natural
Fibers (ICNF2015). A wide range of topics is covered related to
various aspects of natural fibres such as agriculture, extraction and
processing, surface modification and functionalization, advanced structures,
nano fibres, composites and nanocomposites, design and product development, applications,
market potential, and environmental impact. Divided into separate sections on
these various topics, the book presents the latest high quality research work
addressing different approaches and techniques to improve processing,
performance, functionalities and cost-effectiveness of natural fibre and
natural based products, in order to promote their applications in various advanced
technical sectors. 

This book is a useful source of information for materials
scientists, teachers and students from various disciplines as well as for
R& D staff in industries using natural fibre based materials.