Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printing of Continuous Natural and Regeneration Fibers Reinforced Polymer Composites and Its Mechanical Properties under Extreme Environmental Conditions—A Critical Review

Authors

  • Jinlong Zhang School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA
  • Qinglin Wu School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
  • Cornelis F. De Hoop School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
  • Shulin Chen Department of Biological System Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, USA
  • Ioan Negulescu Department of Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA

Keywords:

3D Printing, Continuous plant fibers, Continuous regeneration fibers, Waste plastic filaments, Extreme-temperature mechanics

Abstract

Continuous fiber 3D printing, as a new technology, has attracted attention in an increasing number of applications. Research on continuous fiber 3D printing is currently still in its infancy, after less than 10 years since its discovery in 2016. Many technical and fundamental questions still need to be addressed. Most literature has dealt with 3D printing employing continuous synthetic fibers (e.g., carbon and aramid fibers). This critical review summarizes the progress on the 3D printing of continuous natural plant fibers and their regenerated fibers and their use in reinforced thermoplastic composites. Their mechanical performance under extreme environmental conditions is further reviewed. These high-performance continuous fiber reinforced polymer composites have potential for high value applications such as aerospace technologies.

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Published

2025-03-17 — Updated on 2025-05-01

How to Cite

Zhang, J., Wu, Q., De Hoop, C. F., Chen, S., & Negulescu, I. (2025). Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printing of Continuous Natural and Regeneration Fibers Reinforced Polymer Composites and Its Mechanical Properties under Extreme Environmental Conditions—A Critical Review. BioResources, 20(2), 4877–4896. Retrieved from https://ojs.bioresources.com/index.php/BRJ/article/view/24365

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2025)

Section

Scholarly Review