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The present chapter describes the overview of composite materials especially on the date palm fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites, and the merits, demerits and limitations of natural composites. Apart from the various natural fiber reinforced PMCs, the concept of combining date palm natural fiber and in thermoset polymers like polyester, epoxy etc., and its mechanical properties are also discussed in this chapter.

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Subramanya, Raghavendra
Dr. RAGHVENDRA SUBRAMANYA,currently working as Associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saividya Institute of technology,Bangalore,India.He has 12 years of teaching experience.He has published several research papers on Natural fiber composites, characterization of polymer composites,biodegradable matrix.

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