Table 2.
Natural fibre-reinforced composites filaments.
| Fibres | Polymer Matrix | Fibre Content (wt.%) | Chemical Treatment | Toughening Agent | Plasticiser | Compatibilizer | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood lignin + carbon fibres | ABS | 20–40 | / | Nitrile rubber | / | / | [57] |
| Rice straw | ABS | 0–15 | / | / | / | / | [50] |
| Bamboo | PLA | 20 | / | / | PEG 600 Ester | / | [56] |
| Hemp | PLA | 0–30 | Alkaline | / | / | / | [52] |
| Sugarcane | PLA | 3–15 | Alkaline | / | / | / | [53] |
| Bamboo | PLA | 15 | / | / | cPLA1–cPLA2 | / | [51] |
| Flax | PLA | 15 | / | / | cPLA1–cPLA2 | / | [51] |
| Hemp | PP | 10–30 | Alkaline | / | / | MAHg-PP 2 wt.% | [55] |
Note: ABS = acrylonitrile butadiene styrene; PLA = polylactide acid; PP = polypropylene.