FDM 3D printing of polymers containing natural fillers: A review of their mechanical properties

V Mazzanti, L Malagutti, F Mollica - Polymers, 2019 - mdpi.com
As biodegradable thermoplastics are more and more penetrating the market of filaments for
fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing, fillers in the form of natural fibers are …

Influence of filler material on properties of fiber-reinforced polymer composites: a review

M Ramesh, LN Rajeshkumar, N Srinivasan, DV Kumar… - e-Polymers, 2022 - degruyter.com
The current day target for material scientists and researchers is developing a wholesome
material to satisfy the parameters such as durability, manufacturability, low cost, and …

[HTML][HTML] A review of the recent developments in biocomposites based on natural fibres and their application perspectives

T Gurunathan, S Mohanty, SK Nayak - Composites Part A: Applied Science …, 2015 - Elsevier
The growing ecological and environmental consciousness has driven efforts for
development of new innovative materials for various end-use applications. Polymers …

Biobased polymer composites: a review

A Pokharel, KJ Falua, A Babaei-Ghazvini… - Journal of Composites …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Global environmental concerns, as well as the rapid depletion of non-renewable fossil fuel-
based resources, have prompted research into the development of sustainable …

Sustainable thermal insulation biocomposites from rice husk, wheat husk, wood fibers and textile waste fibers: Elaboration and performances evaluation

R Muthuraj, C Lacoste, P Lacroix, A Bergeret - Industrial Crops and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Building materials derived from agricultural and industrial waste are becoming more
attractive in the civil engineering and architectural applications because of their …

3D-printed microfluidic devices: fabrication, advantages and limitations—a mini review

C Chen, BT Mehl, AS Munshi, AD Townsend… - Analytical …, 2016 - pubs.rsc.org
A mini-review with 79 references. In this review, the most recent trends in 3D-printed
microfluidic devices are discussed. In addition, a focus is given to the fabrication aspects of …

Thermal and mechanical performance of natural mortar reinforced with date palm fibers for use as insulating materials in building

N Benmansour, B Agoudjil, A Gherabli, A Kareche… - Energy and …, 2014 - Elsevier
This paper presents an investigation on the use of a new material, composed with natural
cement, sand and date palm fibers (DPF). The main goal is to evaluate the possibility of …

Natural fiber reinforced composites

MA Fuqua, S Huo, CA Ulven - Polymer reviews, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
In this review, insight into the use of bio-based fibers as composite reinforcement has been
addressed. Specifics on the varieties of natural fibers, and the resultant properties from their …

Influence of plasticizers on thermal and mechanical properties of biocomposite filaments made from lignin and polylactic acid for 3D printing

S Wasti, E Triggs, R Farag, M Auad, S Adhikari… - Composites Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) and organosolv lignin were mixed at different ratios and extruded to
obtain PLA-lignin composite filaments. PLA was replaced with lignin up to 20 wt%. Two …

Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites: a comprehensive review of tribo-mechanical properties

AR Bhat, R Kumar, PKS Mural - Tribology International, 2023 - Elsevier
The escalating industry-wide requirement for environmentally friendly materials has led to
an augmented emphasis on natural fibers. Their intrinsic biodegradability, lightweight …