Sustainable 3D printed PLA composite using sword bean micro fiber and Teff straw–derived biosilica

Vivekanandan P, Keerthipalli Trinath, Saravanan Gowtham, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SNS College of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Easwari Engineering College, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Eshwar College of Engineering

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on March 07, 2026

Abstract

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This study focuses on the development and characterization of sustainable 3D-printed PLA-based composites reinforced with silane-treated sword bean micro fibers and silane-treated Teff-straw–derived biosilica. The composites were fabricated at a 100% ...