3D printing is a form of technology that is steadily gaining popularity in library makerspaces, homes, and workspaces around the globe. Several types of 3D printing technologies and materials are available, but most common 3D printers use plastic filament for printing objects. Several research articles report that industrial-sized 3D printers emit harmful ultrafine particles (UFPs) while printing with plastic filament, but there is no information on UFP emissions from portable 3D printers. We will discuss the results of our UFP emission study using portable printers and how we can operate these printers safely.

3D printing in library makerspace: Health and safety concern

Macromolecular Chemistry: The Second Century

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