This book is addressed to Master and PhD students as well as researchers from academia and
industry. It aims to provide the key definitions to understand the issues related to interface
modifications in natural fibre based composites considering the particular supramolecular and
micro- structures encountered in plant fibres. A particular emphasis is given to the
modification and functionalization strategies of natural fibres and their impact on
biocomposites behaviour and properties. Commonly used and newly developed treatment processes
are described in view of scaling-up natural fibre treatments for their implementation in
industry. Finally a detailed and comprehensive description of the tools and methodologies
developed to investigate and characterize surfaces and interfaces in natural fibre based
composites is reviewed and discussed.
