Banana Fibres as Potential Reinforcing Agent in Polymer Matrix: Mechanical and Thermal Analysis

Abstract

The quality and consistency of natural fibre properties is often variable, dependent on
the growing conditions, origins, climates, and the fibre processing technique used, which
can be a major drawback when considering their use in high performance applications.
Therefore, it is a requisite to investigate the mechanical and thermal properties of the
natural fibres as high value reinforcing agents in polymer composites. Single banana
fibres from two different origins, Spain and India have been tested for the performance in
tensile properties, modulus and thermal stability, in comparison with the sisal fibres.