Properties and Applications of Bamboo Fiber–A Current-State-of-the Art
- Chen Chen1,2, Haitao Li1,2,*, Assima Dauletbek1,2, Feng Shen3, David Hui4, Milan Gaff5, Rodolfo Lorenzo6, Ileana Corbi7, Ottavia Corbi7, Mahmud Ashraf8
1 College of Civil Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
2 Joint International Research Laboratory for Bio-Composite Building Materials and Structures, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
3 Jiangsu Fiber Composite Co., Ltd., Yancheng, 224700, China
4 Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of New Orleans, Los Angeles, 70148, USA
5 Department of Wood Processing, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Suchdol, 16521, Czech Republic
6 University College London, London, WC1E 6BT, UK
7 University of Naples Federico II, Naples, 80133, Italy
8 Deakin University, Geelong, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia
* Corresponding Author:Haitao Li. Email:
(This article belongs to this Special Issue: Bio-Composite Materials and Structures-2021)
2 Joint International Research Laboratory for Bio-Composite Building Materials and Structures, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
3 Jiangsu Fiber Composite Co., Ltd., Yancheng, 224700, China
4 Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of New Orleans, Los Angeles, 70148, USA
5 Department of Wood Processing, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Suchdol, 16521, Czech Republic
6 University College London, London, WC1E 6BT, UK
7 University of Naples Federico II, Naples, 80133, Italy
8 Deakin University, Geelong, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia
* Corresponding Author:Haitao Li. Email:
(This article belongs to this Special Issue: Bio-Composite Materials and Structures-2021)
Received 10 August 2021; Accepted 19 August 2021; Issue published 28 September 2021
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.
Keywords
Bamboo fiber; chemical composition; structure; production method; properties; application
Cite This Article
Chen, C., Li, H., Dauletbek, A., Shen, F., Hui, D. et al. (2022). Properties and Applications of Bamboo Fiber–A Current-State-of-the Art. Journal of Renewable Materials, 10(3), 605–624.
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