International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 11, November-2014 969 ISSN 2229-5518 IJSER © 2014 http://www.ijser.org Preparation of Eco-Friendly Natural Hair Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composite (FRPC) Material by Using Of Polypropylene and Fly Ash: A Review Sameer Ahmad Abstract: The strict environmental regulations and economical purpose recycling of saloon waste hair the use of alternative Eco- friendly Natural reinforcements to produce advanced composite materials. To perform studies of natural hair fiber reinforcement polymeric Composite (FRP) with using of polypropylene and thermal wastes that is fly ash which is generated in huge quantities from various industries. The large quantities of human & animals hair fiber are not always well managed or utilized. Three to four ton of human hair fiber wasted in India annually. These fibers pose an environmental challenge In order to find commercial application the wasted human hair fiber mixed with fly ash and polypropylene in resulting form of reinforced polymeric composite material. Human hair fibers are mixed into Polypropylene (PP) at 3,5,10 and 15 % by wt. using two roll mills or mixer grinder. The composite are compression molded at specific time and temperature. Polypropylene, fly ash and hair fiber polymer reinforced composite have better flexural and impact strength than PP (Polypropylene) and lower the tensile strength of polypropylene and hair fiber polymer reinforced composite than PP (Polypropylene), these saloon hair waste can be recycled in the form of hair fiber reinforced polymeric composite. This way the hair fiber reinforced polymeric composite are made a ‘greener’ material they are renewable, cheap, completely or partially recyclable and biodegradable. These composites are having low density and cost as well as satisfactory mechanical properties make them an attractive due to easy availability and renewability of raw materials. Natural fibers have been proven alternative to synthetic fiber in transportation such as automobiles, railway coaches and aerospace. Other applications include military, building, packaging, consumer products and construction industries for ceiling paneling, partition boardsailing. There is the saloon wastes of hair can be re-utilized, avoiding otherwise wasteful landfill & harmful open incineration. The aim of present study is to investigate the strength & water absorption of hair fiber polymeric composite made of fly ash. The hair fibers were replaced within the range of 0.2-0.8% by weight of fly ash. Key Words- Compounding, Compression moulding, Flexural modulus, Fly Ash, Hair Fiber, Polypropylene, Reinforced Polymeric Composite, Tensile Strength. 1 INTRODUCTION Composite are combination of two or more than two materials in which one of the material, is matrix phase (polymer, metal or ceramic) that is continuous phase and other is reinforcement phase (hair fiber, glass, graphite, and alumina etc.) that may be continuous or discontinuous phase. Composite materials are formed at interface phase zone where matrix phase and reinforcing phase combined to each other. A natural hair fiber reinforced polymeric composite (FRP) is prepare & design for a specific life span, depending on its Physical and mechanical properties, its purpose for a public building construction and for defense application, making floor carpets, etc. Deterioration in concrete structure is a major challenge faced by the infrastructure and bridge industries Worldwide. The deterioration can be mainly due to environmental effects, which include corrosion of steel, gradual loss of strength with aging, repeated high intensity loading, variation in temperature, freeze-thaw cycles, contact with chemicals and saline water and exposure to ultraviolet radiations, and also deterioration due to exposure to an aggressive environment and accident events such as earthquakes. Why Hair as a Fiber? It has a high tensile strength which is equal to that of a copper wire with similar diameter. Hair, a non-degradable matter is creating an environmental problem so its use as a fiber reinforcing material can minimize the problem and It is available in abundance and also at a very low cost. IJSER