Volatile organic compound and particulate emissions from the production and use of thermoplastic biocomposite 3D printing filaments
Antti Väisänen, Lauri Alonen, Sampsa Ylönen, Marko Hyttinen
Abstract
for all materials. The main difference between the pure PLA and BC feedstock emissions was terpenes, present during all BC extrusion processes. BCs are similar emission sources as pure plastics based on our findings, and a filament extruder produces contaminants at comparable or slightly lower levels in comparison to 3D printers.
Topics & Concepts
Ultrafine particleVolatile organic compoundGloveboxExtrusionFormaldehydeAcetoneParticulatesPlastics extrusionParticle (ecology)ChemistryParticle sizeParts-per notation3d printerEnvironmental chemistryWaste managementMaterials scienceComposite materialOrganic chemistryGeologyOceanographyPhysical chemistryEngineeringMechanical engineeringAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionIndoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure