A Review of Testing of Natural Fibers: Form Theory to Practice

Abstract

This study examines both traditional and cutting-edge testing on natural fibers. The testing of natural fibers is the subject of numerous research articles. Prior to being tested in a lab to determine their basic and cutting-edge properties, natural fibers are sampled and ready for analysis. Various lab tests on natural fibers are conducted to determine the properties that can it be used in the construction industry or not. Determination of natural fibers including their characteristics, mechanical properties, and their chemical composition. Various natural fibers such as sisal, kenaf, jute, kapok, sugarcane, coconut, cotton, wheat straw, rice straw, etc. can be used as sustainable construction materials after their basic and state of art testing determined on the prepared samples. These natural fibers are cut and are organized according to the prescribed standards and requirements, so the determination of their properties through the lab tests can be preceded. The problems included that the materials that are used in construction industry are harming our environment and they are not economical as much. The research on the determination of properties of the natural fibers is necessary to investigate the needs for construction industry to be economical and environmentally friendly by various basic and state of art testing.