Title: | State of the art in additive manufacturing and its possible chemical and particle hazards-review |
Author(s): | Dobrzynska E; Kondej D; Kowalska J; Szewczynska M; |
Address: | "Central Institute for Labour Protection-National Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland" |
ISSN/ISBN: | 1600-0668 (Electronic) 0905-6947 (Print) 0905-6947 (Linking) |
Abstract: | "Additive manufacturing, enabling rapid prototyping and so-called on-demand production, has become a common method of creating parts or whole devices. On a 3D printer, real objects are produced layer by layer, thus creating extraordinary possibilities as to the number of applications for this type of devices. The opportunities offered by this technique seem to be pushing new boundaries when it comes to both the use of 3D printing in practice and new materials from which the 3D objects can be printed. However, the question arises whether, at the same time, this solution is safe enough to be used without limitations, wherever and by everyone. According to the scientific reports, three-dimensional printing can pose a threat to the user, not only in terms of physical or mechanical hazards, but also through the potential emissions of chemical substances and fine particles. Thus, the presented publication collects information on the additive manufacturing, different techniques, and ways of printing with application of diverse raw materials. It presents an overview of the last 5 years' publications focusing on 3D printing, especially regarding the potential chemical and particle emission resulting from the use of such printers in both the working environment and private spaces" |
Keywords: | "*Air Pollution, Indoor Printing, Three-Dimensional 3D printer additive manufacturing chemical hazards emission particulate matter volatile organic compounds;" |
Notes: | "MedlineDobrzynska, Elzbieta Kondej, Dorota Kowalska, Joanna Szewczynska, Malgorzata eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review England 2021/06/04 Indoor Air. 2021 Nov; 31(6):1733-1758. doi: 10.1111/ina.12853. Epub 2021 Jun 3" |