Biowaste Management: Banana Fiber Utilization for Product Development

Banana is a crop that is primarily cultivated for its fruit, mainly in the tropical countries of the world. After harvesting, nearly 60% of its biomass including pseudostems are being left as a waste. Due to the favorable mechanical and chemical characteristics of the fiber extracted from different parts of this crop, various products could be produced by utilizing the banana fiber. This review paper focuses on the products that have been developed from banana fiber as a source of natural fiber. Also, it is being discussed as a reinforcement for polymeric materials in novel applications in different industrial levels.