Characterization of Volatile and Particulate Emissions from Desktop 3D Printers.

ABSTRACT: The rapid expansion of 3D printing technologies has led to increased utilization in various industries and has also become pervasive in the home environment. Although the benefits are well acknowledged, concerns have arisen regarding potential health and safety hazards associated with emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulates during the 3D printing process. The home environment is particularly hazardous given the lack of health and safety awareness of the typical home user. This study aims to assess the safety aspects of 3D printing of PLA and ABS filaments by investigating emissions of VOCs and particulates, characterizing their chemical and physical profiles, and evaluating potential health risks. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was employed to profile

SUBMITTER: Finnegan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10747962 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature