Bamboo as a Potential Eco-Friendly Composite - A Review

Abstract

Bamboo, as a potential ecological structural material, has gained a lot of attention, due to its wide distribution i.e., more than 1000 species; short growth cycle of 3-5 years; high stiffness and better fibre strength. The amalgamation of matrix and natural fibres like bamboo gives rise to composites that yield best properties of each component. These properties include the enhancement in mechanical, thermal, morphological and chemical properties of the bamboo composite. Keeping in mind its growth in different fields, this work puts light on explored areas of bamboo reinforced composite and their related performances observed by different researchers from time to time. From this review, an idea can be generated as to where one can apply such material for optimal results in near future.