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The main objective is to optimize the thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of the biocomposite as a function of fiber preparation (short or powdered fibers) and binder content (20%, 30% and 40%), and relate them to the bonding of the fibers and the binder. The obtained results suggest that the addition of the binder greatly enhances the density, compressive strength and Young\u2019s modulus of biocomposites. More specifically, the addition of 20% by weight of the citric acid\/glycerol binder improves the bond between fibers, whether they are short fibers or powders. This leads to an increase in the mechanical properties, with Young\u2019s modulus reaching (212.1) MPa and compressive strength at (24.3) MPa. 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