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ReviewMethodsX2025

Natural fiber filaments transforming the future of sustainable 3D printing.

Senthil Maharaj Kennedy, Lenin Anselm Wilson, Joemax Agu M, Rajeev D, Jeen Robert Rb, Balamurugan S

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Review in MethodsX, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Senthil Maharaj KennedyDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu 626005, India.
Lenin Anselm WilsonMechanical Section, Engineering Department, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Shinas Sultanate of Oman - 324, India.
Joemax Agu MFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, KGISL Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu 641035, India.
Rajeev DDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, MarEphraem College of Engineering and Technology, Marthandam, Tamil Nadu 629171, India.
Jeen Robert RbDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu 641042, India.
Balamurugan SDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu 626005, India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The rapid advancement of additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, has created unparalleled prospects for design innovation and production efficiency. Nonetheless, dependence on petroleum-derived polymers presents considerable environmental and sustainability issues. In reaction to these issues, natural fiber-reinforced filament technologies have surfaced as a promising approach for sustainable production. This review aims to objectively evaluate the progress in the development of natural fiber-reinforced filaments, emphasizing their capacity to diminish the carbon footprint of additive manufacturing while improving mechanical, thermal, and functional characteristics. This paper systematically examines manufacturing methodologies, including pelletization and extrusion processes, material behavior such as viscoelasticity and morphological characteristics, and assesses their performance in various applications within the automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer goods sectors. Particular attention is directed on resolving enduring challenges including material inconsistency, moisture sensitivity, and recycling constraints. Moreover, the analysis delineates existing research deficiencies and suggests prospective avenues, including the incorporation of smart materials and the implementation of circular economy frameworks. This article provides a thorough assessment of difficulties and opportunities to facilitate the progress and practical implementation of sustainable natural fiber-based filaments in the next generation of additive manufacturing.

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3D printingAdditive manufacturingBiodegradabilityFabrication and Testing methods of Sustainable Natural Fiber FIlamentsFilamentNatural fiber

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PMID40529520
PMCPMC12173683

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