Opportunities and challenges of Grewia optiva (Bhimal) fiber as a sustainable resource for polymer bio-composites

Deepak Verma, Deepak Gupta, Sarawut Rimdusit, Mohammad Jawaid, Arun Kumar Chaudhary, Manunya Okhawilai, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era Hill University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era Deemed to Be University, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, Industrial and Production Engineering Department, G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pantnagar

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on November 15, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Ahead of Print.
Grewia optivafiber, a lesser-known but promising lignocellulosic bioresource, holds significant potential for sustainable utilization across various industries. The current review explores the lignocellulosic smart-functional materials and implications ...