A review of natural fiber-based filaments for 3D Printing: Filament fabrication and characterization

Ahmad, Mohd Nazri and Ishak, Mohamad Ridzwan and Mohammad Taha, Mastura and Mustapha, Faizal and Leman, Zulkiflle (2023) A review of natural fiber-based filaments for 3D Printing: Filament fabrication and characterization. Materials, 16 (11). pp. 1-16. ISSN 1996-1944

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Abstract

Today, additive manufacturing (AM) is the most recent technology used to produce detailed and complexly built parts for a variety of applications. The most emphasis has been given to fused deposition modeling (FDM) in the development and manufacturing fields. Natural fibers have received attention in the area of 3D printing to be employed as bio-filters with thermoplastics, which have prompted an effort for more ecologically acceptable methods of manufacturing. The development of natural fiber composite filaments for FDM requires meticulous methods and in-depth knowledge of the properties of natural fibers and their matrices. Thus, this paper reviews natural fiber-based 3D printing filaments. It covers the fabrication method and characterization of thermoplastic materials blended with natural fiber-produced wire filament. The characterization of wire filament includes the mechanical properties, dimension stability, morphological study, and surface quality. There is also a discussion of the difficulties in developing a natural fiber composite filament. Last but not least, the prospects of natural fiber-based filaments for FDM 3D printing are also discussed. It is hoped that, after reading this article, readers will have enough knowledge regarding how natural fiber composite filament for FDM is created.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Natural fiber-based filaments, 3D printing, Mechanical properties, Dimension stability, Surface quality, Extrusion, Fused deposition modeling
Divisions:	Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	Norfaradilla Idayu Ab. Ghafar
Date Deposited:	25 Jul 2024 10:11
Last Modified:	25 Jul 2024 10:11
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/27390
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