@Article{jrm.2022.018685,
AUTHOR = {Chen Chen, Haitao Li, Assima Dauletbek, Feng Shen, David Hui, Milan Gaff, Rodolfo Lorenzo, Ileana Corbi, Ottavia Corbi, Mahmud Ashraf},
TITLE = {Properties and Applications of Bamboo Fiber–A Current-State-of-the Art},
JOURNAL = {Journal of Renewable Materials},
VOLUME = {10},
YEAR = {2022},
NUMBER = {3},
PAGES = {605--624},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/jrm/v10n3/44743},
ISSN = {2164-6341},
ABSTRACT = {Fibers are used in many forms in engineering applications–one of the most common being used as 
reinforcement. Due to its renewable short natural growth cycle and abundance of bamboo resources, 
bamboo fiber has attracted attention over other natural fibers. Bamboo fiber has a complex natural 
structure but offers excellent mechanical properties, which are utilized in the textile, papermaking, 
construction, and composites industry. However, bamboo fibers can easily absorb moisture and are prone 
to corrosion limiting their use in engineering applications. Therefore, a better understanding of bamboo 
fiber is particularly important. This paper reviews all existing research on the mechanical characterization 
of bamboo fiber with an emphasis on the extraction and treatment techniques, and their effect on relevant 
properties. The chemical composition of bamboo fibers has also been thoroughly investigated and 
presented herein. Current applications and future opportunities for bamboo fibers in various fields have 
been presented with a focus on research needs. This work can serve as a reference for future research on 
bamboo fiber.},
DOI = {10.32604/jrm.2022.018685}
}