Kenaf Textile Materials and their related Composites presents the fundamentals recent advances relating to a sustainable natural material with a growing range of applications. The book is divided into five key parts. Following a brief introduction to the basic properties of kenaf fibers, Part Two focuses on processing and production of textile materials., Part Three addresses surface treatment and modification and Part Four presents case studies of real-time applications of these textile composites in various industrial sectors. The final Part of the book looks at policy, standards, and commercial challenges. The book will be a valuable reference source for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, textile scientists and technologists, industrial R&D, and manufacturers working in the development of natural fiber reinforced composite materials and their associated products.

Provides a comprensive overview of kenaf , as an sustainable natural material with a growing range of applications.

Discusses fundamental aspects, basic properties, processing, production, surface treatments and modification, and characterization

Presents case studies of real-life applications in medical, automotive, aerospace, construction defence, sporting goods, household utilities, and marine sectors

Discusses policy issues, commercial and market challenges, the value chain and kenaf standards

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