Researcher | Natural Fiber | Matrix | Treatment | Findings |
Mylsamy and Rajendran [48] | Agave | Epoxy | 5% NaOH | · Rough surfaces have been observed · voids have been noticed in the untreated composite |
Athijayamani, Thiruchitrambalam [55] | Roselle Sisal | Polyester | 10% NaOH | · Gradual weight loss has been observed · alkali-treated composite samples showed superior wear performance |
Nam, Ogihara [54] | Coir | butylene succinate | 5% NaOH | · increased surface roughness with increasing immersing time |