A Review on Chopped Jute Fibre Reinforced Composites for Advanced Aerospace Applications

Abstract

Composites are one of the most versatile and compliant engineering materials known to men. Evolvements in the field of materials science and technology have given birth to these interesting and wonderful materials.  Presently composite materials play a key role in aerospace industry, automobile industry and other engineering applications as they exhibit unmatchable strength to weight and modulus to weight ratio compared to metals and alloys. In today’s world natural fibre reinforced composites are gaining importance due to their bio-degradable and non-carcinogenic nature. These composites are potential candidates for replacement of high cost glass fiber for low load bearing applications. Natural fibers have the advantages of low density, low cost, eco-friendly, lightweight, strong, renewable, cheap and biodegradable. This review paper investigates the mechanical, chemical and other properties of composites which uses various natural fibres in chopped form as reinforcement.