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  • Exposure, assessment and health hazards of particulate matter in metal additive manufacturing: A review

    Author(s)
    Chen, R
    Yin, H
    Cole, IS
    Shen, S
    Zhou, X
    Wang, Y
    Tang, S
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Cole, Ivan
    Year published
    2020
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    Abstract
    Metal additive manufacturing (AM), also known as metal three-dimensional (3D) printing, is a new technology offering design freedom to create complex structures that has found increasing applications in industrial processes. However, due to the fine metal powders and high temperatures involved, the printing process is likely to generate particulate matter (PM) that has a detrimental impact on the environment and human health. Therefore, comprehensive assessement of the exposure and health hazards of PM pollution related to this technique is urgently required. This review provides general knowledge of metal AM and its possible ...
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    Metal additive manufacturing (AM), also known as metal three-dimensional (3D) printing, is a new technology offering design freedom to create complex structures that has found increasing applications in industrial processes. However, due to the fine metal powders and high temperatures involved, the printing process is likely to generate particulate matter (PM) that has a detrimental impact on the environment and human health. Therefore, comprehensive assessement of the exposure and health hazards of PM pollution related to this technique is urgently required. This review provides general knowledge of metal AM and its possible particle release. The health issues of metal PM are described considering the exposure routes, adverse human health outcomes and influencing factors. Methods of evaluating PM exposure and risk assessment techniques are also summarized. Lastly, future research needs are suggested. The information and knowledge presented in this review will contribute to the understanding, assessment, and control of possible risks in metal AM and benefit the wider metal 3D printing community, which includes machine operators, consumers, R&D scientists, and policymakers.
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    Journal Title
    Chemosphere
    Volume
    259
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127452
    Subject
    Nanotechnology
    3D printing
    Additive manufacturing
    Adverse effects
    Inhalation exposure
    Metallic particulate matter
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/402019
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