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Additive Manufacturing of Natural Fiber-Based Composites

  • 1st Edition - June 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Chandrasekar Muthukumar, Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani, Siva Irulappasamy
  • Language: English

Additive Manufacturing of Natural Fiber-Based Composites delivers a comprehensive exploration of integrating natural fibers into a variety of 3D printing (additive manufa… Read more

Description

Additive Manufacturing of Natural Fiber-Based Composites delivers a comprehensive exploration of integrating natural fibers into a variety of 3D printing (additive manufacturing) techniques, including Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and binder jetting. The book’s primary objective is to raise awareness of sustainable materials among students, researchers, and industrial professionals by examining the environmental benefits, technical challenges, and recent advances in the use of natural fiber composites. The book addresses the limitations of natural fibers, such as their hydrophilic nature, and offers detailed solutions including surface treatments, improved fiber dispersion, and enhanced matrix compatibility. It highlights emerging trends, such as the application of machine learning in predicting material properties and optimizing 3D printing processes and provides strategies to overcome key technical obstacles. Structured into four sections—covering fundamentals, materials and processes, applications and trends, and comparative studies, the book offers modular chapters that are practical for both academic and industrial audiences. The book’s timely focus on eco-friendly, recyclable composites and its inclusion of machine learning applications uniquely positions it as a forward-looking resource, supporting the transition to sustainable manufacturing and addressing pressing global needs for green innovation.

Key features

  • Comprehensive coverage of natural fiber composites in additive manufacturing
  • Emphasis on environmental impact and sustainability
  • Contains expanded case studies covering different AM techniques (e.g., DIW, BJ, SLS, FDM)
  • Integration of machine learning and predictive modeling for advanced material optimization
  • Real-world applications and industry-relevant solutions in various matrices (polymers, ceramics, metals)
  • Extended focus on processability, fiber-matrix compatibility, and troubleshooting
  • Covers economics, longevity/resilience, and distributed manufacturing

Readership

Academic researchers, postgraduate students, PhD scholars, and postdoctoral fellows working in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, civil and biomedical engineering, and related fields

Table of contents

Section I: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing and Natural Fiber-Based Composites

1. Additive Manufacturing: A Pathway to Sustainable Materials

2. Selecting the Right Natural Fibers: Criteria for Additive Manufacturing Applications

3. Compatibility of Natural Fibers with Various Additive Manufacturing Techniques

4. Environmental Benefits of 3D Printed-Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites

5. The Future of Natural Fiber Composites in Additive Manufacturing

Section II: Material Development and Additive Manufacturing Processes of Natural Fiber Composites

1. Overcoming Processability Challenges in Additive Manufacturing with Natural Fiber Composites

2. Surface Treatments for Natural Fibers for Improving Adhesion in Additive Manufacturing

3. Stereolithography (SLA) and Natural Fiber Composites: Opportunities and Challenges

4. Modelling of Natural Fiber Composites in Additive Manufacturing Techniques

5. Comparison of Short and Long Natural Fiber Composites in Additive Manufacturing

Section III: Applications, and Future Trends in Additive Manufacturing of Natural Fiber-Based Composites

1. Consumer Goods: Eco-Friendly and Biodegradable Products

2. Case Studies in Additive Manufacturing with Natural Fiber Composites 3. Hybrid Composites: Combining Natural and Synthetic Materials for Enhanced 3D Printed Products

4. Machine Learning in Additive Manufacturing: Predicting Material Properties for Natural Fiber Composites

5. Environmental Impact and Life Cycle Analysis of 3D Printed Natural Fiber Composites

Section IV: Comparison Between Natural and Synthetic Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Additive manufacturing

1. Natural Fibers and Synthetic Fibers: Properties, Strengths, and Weaknesses in 3D-Printed Composites

2. Mechanical, Thermal and Processing Characteristics of Natural and Synthetic Fibers in Additive Manufacturing

3. Comparative Study on the Longevity of Natural vs. Synthetic Fiber-Reinforced Structures

4. Case Studies on Fiber-Reinforced Composites Fabricated by Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)

5. Additive Manufacturing of Natural Fiber Composites and Synthetic Fiber Composites: Case Studies Across Different Techniques

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

Senthilkumar Krishnasamy

Editor
Dr. Senthilkumar Krishnasamy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research. He was a Research Scientist at the Centre of Innovation in Design and Engineering for Manufacturing (CoI-DEM), King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He graduated with Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, India, in 2005. He then chose to continue his master’s studies and was graduated with a Master’s degree in CAD/CAM from Anna University, Tirunelveli, in 2009. He has obtained his Ph.D. from the Department of Mechanical Engineering- Kalasalingam University (2016). His research expertise encompasses natural fibres, composites, sandwich structures, additive manufacturing and material aging. He has authored and co-authored in SCI-indexed journals, book chapters, and conference proceeding articles. He has been involved in publishing edited books focused on the theme of composite materials.

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Chandrasekar Muthukumar

Editor

Dr. Chandrasekar Muthukumar is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Aeronautical Engineering at Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, followed by a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Nanyang Technological University–TUM Asia, Singapore. He earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia, with funding support from a research grant awarded by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia.

His research expertise encompasses Fibre Metal Laminates (FMLs), natural fibres, composites, sandwich structures, non-destructive testing, additive manufacturing and material aging. He has authored and co-authored more than 150 publications covering research articles in SCI-indexed journals, book chapters, and conference proceeding articles. He has been actively involved in publishing edited books focused on the theme of composite materials.

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani

Editor
Dr. Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani is currently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), Tamil Nadu, India. He graduated from Anna University, Chennai with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and he obtained his Master’s in Automotive Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. He received his Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (specialized in Biocomposites) from KARE. He has also completed his Postdoctoral Research from the Materials and Production Engineering Department at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), KMUTNB, Thailand. He has over 14 years of teaching and research experience. He is a member of International Association of Advanced Materials. His research interests include biodegradable polymer composites and characterization. He has authored more than 120 research articles published in reputed SCI indexed journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings. He has also edited 13 books in the theme of biocomposites and currently editing 3 books
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu, India

Siva Irulappasamy

Editor
Dr. Siva Irulappasamy is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Mohan Babu University, in India with over two decades of academic and research experience. He earned his Ph.D. in composite materials from Kalasalingam University and has worked extensively in natural fiber polymer composites, graphene-based nanocomposites, polymer welding, and self-healing materials. He has also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, in Brazil, under a CNPq grant. Dr. Siva has published over 125 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 19 book chapters. He has served as a reviewer for several top journals including Composites Part B and Materials & Design. His current focus of research is on advanced composites for sustainability and electromagnetic shielding.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mohan Babu University, India