Table 2.

Properties of commonly used natural fibres to reinforce bioplastics.

Property/Natural Fibre	Bagasse	Bamboo	Cotton	Coir	Jute	Ramie	Oil Palm
Density (g/cm3)	1.25	0.6–1.1	1.5–1.6	1.2–1.5	1.3–1.5	1.5	0.7–1.55
Tensile strength (MPa)	222–290	140–800	287–800	140–180	200–773	400–938	248
Young’s modulus (GPa)	17	11–17	5.5–13	4–6	10–55	61.4–128	3.2
Elongation at break (%)	1.1	1.4	7–8	30	1.5–1.8	3.6–3.8	25