Interface and mechanical properties of Natural Fibres reinforced composites: a review

Aim of this work was to review information about natural long fibres reinforced composites focusing on interface, wettability, fibre-matrix adhesion, moisture absorption, correlating them with macroscopical mechanical properties. Weak fibre/matrix interface does not permit a complete performance exploitation in composite materials. Physical and/or chemical treatments can enhance adhesion and increase performances. Chemical treatments based on...