Abstract Natural fiber composites (NFCs) also termed as biocomposites offer an alternative to the existing synthetic fiber composites, due to their advantages such as abundance in nature, relatively low cost, lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio, and most importantly their environmental aspects such as biodegradability, renewability, recyclability, and sustainability. Researchers are investigating in depth the properties of NFC to identify their reliability and accessibility for being involved in aircrafts, automotive, marine, sports’ equipment, and other engineering fields. Modeling and simulation (M&S) of NFCs is a valuable method that contributes in enhancing the design and performance of natural fibers composite. Recently many researchers have applied finite element analysis to analyze NFCs’ characteristics. This article aims to present a comprehensive review on recent developments in M&S of NFCs through classifying the research according to the analysis type, NFC type, model type, simulation platform and parameters, and research outcomes, shedding the light on the main applicable theories and methods in this area, aiming to let more experts know the current research status and also provide some guidance for relevant researches.

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天然纤维复合材料的有限元分析：综述

摘要 天然纤维复合材料 (NFCs) 也被称为生物复合材料，它提供了一种替代现有合成纤维复合材料的方法，因为它们具有自然界丰富、成本相对较低、重量轻、强度重量比高以及最重要的是它们的环境生物降解性、可再生性、可回收性和可持续性等方面。研究人员正在深入研究 NFC 的特性，以确定其在飞机、汽车、船舶、运动设备和其他工程领域的可靠性和可访问性。NFC 的建模和仿真 (M&S) 是一种有价值的方法，有助于提高天然纤维复合材料的设计和性能。最近，许多研究人员已经应用有限元分析来分析 NFC 的特性。