Manufacturing of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites

In this chapter, a study of design for manufacturing of natural fi bre composites is presented. Initially, the link between design for manufacturing and manufacturing itself is discussed in the context of natural fi bre composites. An account of the manufacturing processes to produce products from natural fi bre composites is given. Various activities of design for manufacturing of natural fi bre composites in various industries are reviewed. Design for sustainability, a recent topic within design for manufacturing or concurrent engineering, in relation to natural fi bre composites is discussed and reviewed. Current work on development of packaging materials from sugar palm fi bre reinforced biopolymer composites encompassing materials selection of biopolymers and some testing is discussed. Finally, a case study on the application of design for sustainability guides for a natural fi bre composite product is presented.

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