摘要：Recently, the preservation of natural resources and the strict environmental regulations have forced the composite industry to find alternative fiber reinforcements and resin systems that are ecofriendly to produce compatible composites. Therefore, the need for natural fiber-reinforced composites has never been as prevalent as it currently is. Natural fibers offer renewability, biodegradability, abundance, cost savings, and low specific gravity when compared to synthetic fibers such as glass and carbon. Though the strength of natural fibers is not as great as glass or carbon, the specific properties are comparable. Currently natural fiber composites have two main issues that need to be addressed: resin compatibility and water absorption. Thus, natural fiber composites are the main subject in this special issue. The authors have focused on the following topics.
