A comprehensive review on fused deposition modelling of polylactic acid

Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is one of the additive manufacturing (AM) techniques that have emerged as most feasible and prevalent approach for generating functional parts due to its ability produce neat intricate parts. FDM mainly utilises widely used polymers, polylactic acid, also known polylactide (PLA). It an aliphatic polyester material biocompatible thermoplastic, with best design prospects eco-friendly properties; when PLA degrades, it breaks down into water carbon dioxide, neither which are hazardous environment. However, has limitations poor mechanical properties. Therefore, a filler reinforcement may enhance characteristics higher-quality FDM-printed The processing parameters play significant role in final result printed This review aims study discover properties optimum parameters. covers FDM, encompassing properties, parameters, characterisation, applications. A comprehensive description outlined plays vital determining quality product. In addition, polymer highly desirable various field industrial applications such medical, automobile, electronic, given excellent thermoplastic biodegradability