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Additive Manufacturing-Enabled Low-Cost Particle Detector

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Published on: March 24, 2023

Additive Manufacturing-Enabled Low-Cost Particle Detector.

Tanja Wallner¹, Markus Bainschab², Reinhard Klambauer³

¹Silicon Austria Labs; Graz University of Technology; tanja.wallner@silicon-austria.com.

Journal of Visualized Experiments : Jove

|April 10, 2023

Summary

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This study presents a low-cost, compact particle detector for monitoring harmful fine particles. The detailed manual enables DIY construction for accessible health risk assessment and emission control.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science and Engineering
Sensor Technology
Public Health

Background:

Particles ≤ 1 µm pose significant health risks, necessitating effective detection and regulation.
The transport sector is a major contributor to particulate emissions.
Existing particle detectors are often expensive, bulky, and require auxiliary equipment.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a protocol for building a small, cost-efficient, standalone particle detector.
To provide a detailed construction manual and sensor evaluation procedure.

Main Methods:

Development of a detailed construction manual, including 3D printing instructions.
Inclusion of computer-aided design (CAD) models in supplemental material.
Sensor evaluation procedure for performance testing.

Main Results:

Successful construction of a fully operational, standalone particle detector.
The detector is capable of detecting charged particles.
The design emphasizes small size and cost-efficiency.

Conclusions:

The developed protocol enables the creation of an accessible particle detection system.
The detector is suitable for various applications, including soot detection from diverse sources.
This technology can aid in monitoring and regulating harmful particle emissions.