Review Article

A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite and Its Applications

Table 5

The application of natural fiber composites in automotive industry [59ā€“62].

Manufacturer ModelApplication

Rover2000 and othersRear storage shelf/panel, and insulations

OpelVectra, Astra, ZafiraDoor panels, pillar cover panel, head-liner panel, and instrumental panel

VolkswagenPassat Variant, Golf, A4, BoraSeat back, door panel, boot-lid finish panel, and boot-liner

AudiA2, A3, A4, A4 Avant, A6, A8, Roadstar, CoupeBoot-liner, spare tire-lining, side and back door panel, seat back, and hat rack

Daimler ChryslerA, C, E, and S class, EvoBus (exterior)Pillar cover panel, door panels, car windshield/car dashboard, and business table

BMW3, 5 and 7 series and other PilotSeat back, headliner panel, boot-lining, door panels, noise insulation panels, and moulded foot well linings

Peugeot406Front and rear door panels, seat backs, and parcel shelf

FiatPunto, Brava, Marea, Alfa Romeo 146, 156, 159Door panel

General MotorsCadillac De Ville, Chevrolet Trail BlazerSeat backs, cargo area floor mat

ToyotaES3Pillar garnish and other interior parts

SaturnL300Package trays and door panel

VolvoV70, C70Seat padding, natural foams, and cargo floor tray

FordMondeo CD 162, FocusFloor trays, door inserts, door panels, B-pillar, and boot-liner

Saab9SDoor panels

RenaultClio, TwingoRear parcel shelf

ToyotaRaum, Brevis, Harrier, Celsior, Floor mats, spare tire cover, door panels, and seat backs

Mitsubishiā€‰Cargo area floor, door panels, and instrumental panel

Mercedes BenzC, S, E, and A classesDoor panels (flax/sisal/wood fibers with epoxy resin/UP matrix), glove box (cotton fibers/wood molded, flax/sisal), instrument panel support, insulation (cotton fiber), molding rod/apertures, seat backrest panel (cotton fiber), trunk panel (cotton with PP/PET fibers), and seat surface/backrest (coconut fiber/natural rubber)
TrucksInternal engine cover, engine insulation, sun visor, interior insulation, bumper, wheel box, and roof cover

CitroenC5Interior door panelling

LotusEco Elise (July 2008)Body panels, spoiler, seats, and interior carpets

Rover 2000 and othersInsulation, rear storage shelf/panel

VAUXHALLCorsa, Astra, Vectra, ZafiraHeadliner panel, interior door panels, pillar cover panel, and instrument panel