Analysis of hazardous waste in Additive Manufacturing

This study examines the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during 3D printing closed printer configurations. Using BOZEAN TZ01 monitor, 40 tests evaluated the impact of ambient temperature. Results indicated that ABS produced higher emissions than PLA, especially in open printers, with a significant positive correlation with temperature (r = 0.8978). This analysis highlights the need for controlled environment and stricter regulations to mitigate exposures risks in industrial and educational settings (Stefaniak et al., 2017)