**Renewable Biocomposite Properties and their Applications Renewable Biocomposite Properties and their Applications**

Thimmapuram Ranjeth Kumar Reddy, Hyun‑Joong Kim and Ji-Won Park Thimmapuram Ranjeth Kumar Reddy, Hyun‑Joong Kim and Ji‑Won Park

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http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/108445

#### **Abstract**

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> Recently, with increasing environmental awareness and expanding global waste problems, eco-friendly biofillers have been recognized as a promising alternative to inorganic fillers in the reinforcement of thermoplastic and biodegradable plastics. Therefore, many industries are seeking more eco-friendly materials that will decrease the level of environmental contamination and economic cost. Bacteria cellulose, rice straw, rice husk, natural fiber, lignocellulose, cellulose, and paper sludge are renewable resources owing many beneficial properties; these materials were used to manufacture composite products such as sound absorbing wooden construction materials, interior of bathrooms, wood decks, window frames, decorative trim, automotive panels, and industrial and consumer applications. This chapter elucidates the different renewable biocomposite properties and their applications.

**Keywords:** renewable materials, composites, properties, applications
