Turku, I.; Kasala, S.; Kärki, T. Characterization of Polystyrene Wastes as Potential Extruded Feedstock Filament for 3D Printing. Recycling2018, 3, 57.
Turku, I.; Kasala, S.; Kärki, T. Characterization of Polystyrene Wastes as Potential Extruded Feedstock Filament for 3D Printing. Recycling 2018, 3, 57.
Turku, I.; Kasala, S.; Kärki, T. Characterization of Polystyrene Wastes as Potential Extruded Feedstock Filament for 3D Printing. Recycling2018, 3, 57.
Turku, I.; Kasala, S.; Kärki, T. Characterization of Polystyrene Wastes as Potential Extruded Feedstock Filament for 3D Printing. Recycling 2018, 3, 57.
Abstract
The recyclability of polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polystyrene and polyvinylchloride waste and using them as a source for 3D printing were studied. Filaments of about 3 mm in diameter were extruded successfully with a small-size extruder. The processed filaments were tested on a broad range of parameters - glass transition temperature, tensile properties and a pyrolysis scenario were obtained. The measured parameters were compared with parameters of virgin counterparts presented in the literature. In order to estimate the toxicity of the recycled material, elemental analysis of the samples was done.
Chemistry and Materials Science, Polymers and Plastics
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