Effect of coupling agents on properties of vegetable fiber polymeric composites: review

Using natural fibers in composites presents a wide range of applications, from furniture to airplanes. In polymeric composite, the use fiber is boost strength and stiffness. However, this material low mechanical properties compared virgin polymers due hydrophilic nature hydrophobic polymer. It can result weak bonding matrix/fiber which may cause incompatibility problem with most polymer matrices. To achieve compatibility between surfaces there need modify them, one alternative using coupling agents. Maleated agents stand out as option, but their source petroleum-derived polyolefin. Researchers have been seeking for more environmentally friendly alternatives replace these materials. Therefore, work aims bring comprehensive review behavior maleated ecological Based on literature, resistance, flexural, tensile were discussed.