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Biobased materials are the materials which contain components of biorenewable origins. As time passes, there is no doubt that, by every chance, these novel biobased materials will replace the crude oil‐based polymer materials. Some of the most common examples of these biorenewable resources include biofibers, biomass feedstocks, and biopolymers [10]. Considering the adverse effects of petroleum‐based fuel resources, biobased materials have given a more ecofriendly and safe alternative resource, namely the Biomass feedstock. In the fabrication process of biobased composites, biofibers, such as hemp and flax, are most commonly used as reinforcements. Cellulosic plastics are one of the common examples of biopolymers [10]. One thing to be noted here is that, the biorenewable portion need not be on one side at all times during the manufacturing of biobased composites. It can be either a matrix or a filler or both.

Table 2.1 Examples of commercially available biobased thermosetting polymers.

S. no.	Manufacturer	Trade name	Raw materials	Applications
1.	DSM	Palapreg ECO P 55‐01	Unsaturated polyester	SMC/BMC
2.	Bioresin	Bioresin	Castor oil	Automotive, marine
3.	Ashland	ENVIREZ 1807	Unsaturated polyester, soybean oil (18% biobased)	Tractor panels
4.	JVS Polymers Ltd	LAIT‐X/POLLIT	Lactic acid based	Coatings, biomedical applications
5.	Amroy Europe Oy	EpoBiox	Natural phenols distilled from forest industry waste stream	Boats, glues, electrical cars

Different types of composites require different kinds of processing methodologies. A variety of fillers and reinforcements are used for the development of these biobased composites, which make them suitable for various biomedical applications. In practical biomedical applications, both biobased and non‐biobased fillers/reinforcements with either biobased or non‐biobased polymers were used.

The use of biobased composites in the field of biomedicine will continue to expand as long as there is continuation of research in the field. Also, these materials will be having a direct positive impact on the society both economically and environmentally.