Evaluation of Mechanical and Physicochemical Properties of Materials for 3D Printing

Carlos H. B. M. Filho; Marcos F. M. Ferreira; Uilian S. Silva; Fabio O. C. Feirreira; Marcus V. M. Gomes; Pollyana S. Melo; Lilian L. N. Guarieiro; Daniela S. Anunciação

doi:10.34178/jbth.v9i3.591

Carlos H. B. M. Filho
Marcos F. M. Ferreira
Uilian S. Silva
Fabio O. C. Feirreira
Marcus V. M. Gomes
Pollyana S. Melo
Lilian L. N. Guarieiro
Daniela S. Anunciação

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34178/jbth.v9i3.591

Keywords: 3DP, Water Quality, Mechanical and Physical-Chemical Parameters, Mercury, DMA-80

Abstract

The study evaluated mercury adsorption and the mechanical properties of polymer filaments (ABS, PLA, and Tritan) after exposure to contaminated environments. Using methodologies such as atomic absorption spectrometry and tensile testing, it was found that Tritan showed high adsorption (69.3%), while ABS and PLA showed lower affinity for mercury (<2%), making them more suitable for applications in critical environments. Significant structural changes were observed in all materials, indicating the need for further research on chemical stability under different environmental conditions.