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A Review on 3D Printing of PLA-Based Natural Fiber Composites for Automotive Applications

Authors
Vemula Bhavitesh Kumar1, *, Balwant Singh1, Akant Kumar Singh1
1Department of Automobile Engineering, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, India
*Corresponding author. Email: bhaviteshvemula@gmail.com
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Vemula Bhavitesh Kumar
Available Online 31 August 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-750-7_8How to use a DOI?
Keywords
PLA; natural fiber composites; fused deposition modelling; Biodegradable materials; 3D printing; automotive applications; sustainable manufacturing
Abstract

The automotive industry’s increased demand for environmentally friendly materials has resulted in a rise in studies into green and biodegradable composites. Polylactic acid (PLA), a widely used biopolymer, has several strengths like biodegradability, simplicity of processing, and usability for 3D printing. Its brittleness and poor thermal stability, among other characteristics, exclude it from wider usage in automobile engineering. Wood fiber, rice husk, banana fiber, and natural hemp and flax fillers are combined in PLA composites to enhance mechanical and heat response. Based on 3D printing techniques, material properties, processing stages, and possible vehicle applications, the integration of PLA with natural filler materials has been analysed through this paper. Moreover, issues about PLA-based composites have also been referred to such as those relating to processing, sensitivity to water, as well as problems with interfacial bonding. This review ends by outlining potential avenues for future research aimed at enhancing PLA-natural filler composite performance and application regarding green car manufacturing.

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Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Design, Manufacturing, and Sustainable Energy Systems (ICADMSES 2026)
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31 August 2026
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978-94-6239-750-7
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2589-4943
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