Himalayan nettle fibre-reinforced polymer composite: a physical, mechanical, and thermal analysis

Himalayan nettle fibre is abundantly available in the Himalayan regions of India and can effectively replace synthetic fibre in epoxy-based polymer composite synthesis. Fibre from nettle plants can be extracted by water, dew, controlled microbial retting, enzymatic treatment, and mechanical decortication methods. Cellulose (>86 wt.