ArticlePolymers2021
Aging of 3D Printed Polymers under Sterilizing UV-C Radiation.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 50 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Impact of UV-C on material degradation: a scoping literature review.Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE · 2025Review
- Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Color Changes of 3D-Printed Parts with Different Infill Ratios and Colors After Aging.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Aging of Plasma-Activated Polyethylene and Hydrophobic Recovery of Polyethylene Polymers.Polymers · 2023Review
- Hybrid Radiant Disinfection: Exploring UVC and UVB Sterilization Impact on the Mechanical Characteristics of PLA Materials.Polymers · 2023Article
- Environmental Stability of Additively Manufactured Thermoplastic Polyamide Composites.Polymers · 2023Article
- Effect of Sterilization on the Dimensional and Mechanical Behavior of Polylactic Acid Pieces Produced by Fused Deposition Modeling.Polymers · 2023Article
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Abstract
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, shortwave ultraviolet radiation with wavelengths between 200 nm and 280 nm (UV-C) is seeing increased usage in the sterilization of medical equipment, appliances, and spaces due to its antimicrobial effect. During the first weeks of the pandemic, healthcare facilities experienced a shortage of personal protective equipment. This led to hospital technicians, private companies, and even members of the public to resort to 3D printing in order to produce fast, on-demand resources. This paper analyzes the effect of accelerated aging through prolonged exposure to UV-C on mechanical properties of parts 3D printed by material extrusion (MEX) from common polymers, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyethylene terephthalate-glycol (PETG). Samples 3D printed from these materials went through a 24-h UV-C exposure aging cycle and were then tested versus a control group for changes in mechanical properties. Both tensile and compressive strength were determined, as well as changes in material creep properties. Prolonged UV-C exposure reduced the mechanical properties of PLA by 6-8% and of PETG by over 30%. These findings are of practical importance for those interested in producing functional MEX parts intended to be sterilized using UV-C. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was performed in order to assess any changes in material structure.
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