Pankaj Kumar
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India.

Sachin Kalsi
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India.

Amit Kumar
Department of Aerospace Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India.

Appurva Jain
SDC-Dassault Systèmes Center of Excellence, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.

DOI https://doi.org/10.33889/PMSL.2026.5.2.025

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Abstract

Natural fiber composites are a more environmentally friendly substitute for petroleum-based products. Natural fibers are not only renewable and biodegradable, but also natural fibers, which are produced from plants and animals, have a large number of advantages, such as reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and more fire resistance. However, Natural fiber composites have certain drawbacks as well. They might have poor moisture absorption and have weak interfacial adhesion. These issues were the focus of research, and in recent years, a lot of progress has been made. The most common filler reinforcements used in fused deposition modelling (FDM) are synthetic and carbon fibers, but these fibers are damaging the environment. To solve the problem, the researchers have recommended using natural fibers as filler reinforcements. This paper has included the most recent findings in the field of natural fiber composites, including the advantages of using natural fibers, the difficulties we still need to overcome, and the advancements achieved thus far. In addition, we also provide a general review of the many natural fiber types that can be used in composites and the many resins that can be used to join them.

Keywords- Surface modification techniques, Sustainability, Biodegradable materials, Natural fiber composites, Fiber processing optimization.

Citation

Kumar, P., Kalsi, S., Kumar, A., & Jain, A. (2026). Enhancing the Mechanical Properties and Printability of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Filaments for Fused Deposition Modelling through Optimized Fiber Processing and Polymer Matrix Selection. Prabha Materials Science Letters, (2), 446-485. https://doi.org/10.33889/PMSL.2026.5.2.025.