Natural Fibres in Thermoplastics: Performance and Sustainability
Unlock the potential of natural fibers in thermoplastics to create sustainable, lightweight, and high-performance materials.
20 Oct 2026
10% DISCOUNT
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Presentation
Natural fibres are increasingly used as sustainable reinforcements in thermoplastic compounds, offering an attractive balance between environmental performance, weight reduction, and functional properties.
However, their successful industrial application requires a clear understanding of material behaviour, processing challenges, and performance limitations.
This training provides a practical overview of natural fibre reinforced thermoplastics, addressing material selection, compounding and processing strategies, and end-use performance across key industrial sectors. It is designed to support informed decision-making along the entire plastics value chain.
Modality
Streaming
Duration
1.50 hours
Language
English
Price
200€ Associates
250€ General
250€ General
Calls
Objectives
- Understand the role of natural fibres as sustainable reinforcements in thermoplastic compounds and their impact on material performance.
- Identify the main types of natural fibres and thermoplastic matrices used across different industrial sectors.
- Recognise the key formulation, compatibilisation, and processing factors affecting fibre–matrix interaction.
Aquí tienes los objetivos con el formato solicitado:
- Distinguish the main advantages, limitations, and variability associated with natural fibre reinforcement.
- Obtain practical criteria for material selection according to application, processing route, and sustainability targets.
- Apply basic principles to design and develop natural fibre reinforced thermoplastic compounds for industrial use.
Addressed to
- This training is aimed at professionals involved at any stage of the plastics value chain working with or considering natural fibre reinforced thermoplastic compounds. It is particularly relevant for:
- Raw material and natural fibre suppliers
- Compounders and formulation specialists
- Plastic converters and processors
- Product designers and manufacturers of finished parts
- R&D, quality, and testing professionals
- Technical managers and decision-makers focused on sustainability and material selection
Program
NATURAL FIBRES AS SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
- Role of natural fibres in sustainable plastic compounds
- Sustainability and circularity of natural fibre?filled formulations
- Natural fibres as alternatives to synthetic fibres and mineral fillers
NATURAL FIBRES: MARKET AND TRENDS
- Global economic and market context
- Market size, evolution, and forecasting
- Future outlook for natural fibres in plastics
- Polymers and application areas
NATURAL FIBRE COMPOUNDING
- Types of natural fibres and available formats
- Compounding methodologies and processing strategies
- Typical compounds and formulation approaches
- Rheological behaviour and viscosity considerations
- Role of additional additives and compatibilisers
PROCESS TROUBLESHOOTING
- Fibre feeding and handling challenges
- Fibre degradation and thermal stability
- Odours, emissions, and volatile compounds
- Fibre dispersion and compound homogeneity
FINAL PROCESSING AND CASE STUDIES
- Injection moulding and extrusion considerations
- Industrial case studies in automotive and electrical & electronic applications
Programa
NATURAL FIBRES AS SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
- Role of natural fibres in sustainable plastic compounds
- Sustainability and circularity of natural fibre–filled formulations
- Natural fibres as alternatives to synthetic fibres and mineral fillers
NATURAL FIBRES: MARKET AND TRENDS
- Global economic and market context
- Market size, evolution, and forecasting
- Future outlook for natural fibres in plastics
- Polymers and application areas
NATURAL FIBRE COMPOUNDING
- Types of natural fibres and available formats
- Compounding methodologies and processing strategies
- Typical compounds and formulation approaches
- Rheological behaviour and viscosity considerations
- Role of additional additives and compatibilisers
PROCESS TROUBLESHOOTING
- Fibre feeding and handling challenges
- Fibre degradation and thermal stability
- Odours, emissions, and volatile compounds
- Fibre dispersion and compound homogeneity
FINAL PROCESSING AND CASE STUDIES
- Injection moulding and extrusion considerations
- Industrial case studies in automotive and electrical & electronic applications
Teaching staff
Methodology
- The course has been designed to be taken through conference call, so that you can take it from anywhere
- The course contents have been developed by our expert teachers in the field.
- The teacher will solve your doubts live at the end of the training session.
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