The book is primarily focused on natural plant (lignocellulosic) fibers as sustainable reinforcement material for green composites. It begins with a brief introduction to common plant-based reinforcements, their extraction techniques, the structure of plant fibers, and describes novel fibers extracted from fruit, seeds, leaf, bast, and agricultural waste. The book then focuses on the application of these fibers as reinforcements for composite materials, covering reinforcement and composite fabrication techniques, as well as their performance evaluation. Overall, the book provides a unique and comprehensive look at lignocellulosic fibers for use in green composites, appealing to both researchers in the area of sustainable materials and industry professionals and entrepreneurs interested in their utilization in value-added composite products.

Introduces and discusses different potential natural-fiber reinforcements for green bio-composites Looks at various sustainable fiber sources available from, e.g., fruit, seeds, and agricultural waste Explores new natural fibers extracted from plant waste for use as value-added products

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Zakariya Zubair obtained his doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from ENSISA, France in 2020, and is currently serving at National Textile University at Faisalabad, Pakistan as Assistant Professor. He has 15 impact factor publications, 5 book chapters and more than 4 conference talks to his credit. His areas of research include shape memory polymer composites, smart materials and functional coatings. Khubab Shaker is a distinguished researcher and academic with a proven track record in textiles and composite materials. With a strong foundation in his field, he has made significant contributions through extensive research and publications. His academic journey began at the National Textile University in Faisalabad, Pakistan, where he earned his doctorate in 2018. He pursued his postdoctoral studies at the Montanuniversitat Leoben, Austria, in the processing of composite materials. His extensive experience, spanning over 14 years, has culminated in a prolific research output, including 85 impactful publications, six edited books, and 26 book chapters. He has also delivered over 25 conference papers and keynote/invited talks. Currently serving as a chairman of the Department of Materials at National Textile University, his research focuses on natural fibers, woven structures, and green composites. Asif Hafeez is currently working as an assistant professor at the Department of Materials in National Textile University, where he has been actively involved in technical training, teaching, and research. He completed his Ph.D. in 2021 from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia, and his M.Sc. from the Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. Dr. Asif Hafeez is an expert in polymeric membranes, polymer additives, and their processing. He has published multiple book chapters, and his research work is published in renowned research journals. He has 15 years of vast experience in industry, academia, and research.

Inhalt
Green Composite Solutions.- Lignocellulosic Fiber Structure.- Fruit, Seed and Leaf Fibers.- Bast and Grass Fibers.- Wood and Agriculture Waste Fibers.- Performance of Green Composites.