Extraction of Bamboo Fibers

Abstract

Researchers are attempting to replace old non-renewable materials with sustainable eco-friendly materials that can be recycled or biodegradable due to growing environmental concerns and the rapid depletion of non-renewable resources. Due to their similar mechanical properties, bamboo fibre is a viable competitor to replace synthetic fibres like glass, carbon, and others in polymer composites reinforced with natural fibre. The qualities of bamboo fibres and bamboo fibre reinforced polymer composites depend on a variety of factors, including fibre extraction processes, moisture content, fibre size, temperature, and length, resin application, and composite preparation methods. Different bamboo fibre extraction techniques and their qualities have been covered in this review. There are three primary ways to remove fibres: mechanically, chemically, and by combining chemical and mechanical approaches. Mechanical extraction techniques are more environmentally benign than the other two of the three fibre extraction methods.