Ecologically Enhanced Natural/Synthetic Polymer Hybrid Composites for Aviation-Interior and Secondary Structures

The present paper reviews the latest development in composites application in the aviation industry, with emphasis in the bio-based and renewable components. With the environmental pressure over a sustainable mobility, the use of lighter and better materials are under worldwide research. The search for those materials goes through the bio-based components in composites. The recent advances in nanotechnology and in the applications for natural fibers can represent a future trend for the industry. Recent approaches such as the bioeconomy and circular economy aim to transition the current linear, economic system in the aviation industry to a more sustainable one, including bio-composites and recycling.