Ecotoxicity of 3D printing material polylactic acid (PLA) on sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus

Özlem Çakal  Arslan; Kaan  Arslan; Başak  Topçu

doi:10.59400/jts.v2i2.1326

Ecotoxicity of 3D printing material polylactic acid (PLA) on sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus

Özlem Çakal Arslan Department of Marine and Inland Water Science and Technology, Ege University, Bornova 35100, İzmir, Turkey
Kaan Arslan Department of Marine and Inland Water Science and Technology, Ege University, Bornova 35100, İzmir, Turkey
Başak Topçu Department of Marine and Inland Water Science and Technology, Ege University, Bornova 35100, İzmir, Turkey

Article ID: 1326

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/jts.v2i2.1326

Keywords: 3D printing; polylactic acid (PLA); sea urchin

Abstract

In this study, the ecotoxicity of 3D printing material [polylactic acid (PLA)] was investigated with marine echinoderms; sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus. To achieve this goal, (i) fertilization success, spermiyotoxicity, and embriyotoxicity exposed to PLA concentrations (0.001, 0.005, 0.01, 0.1, and 1 g/L) were assessed for 72 h. For this purpose, our study is important to make comprehensive evaluations to ensure the safety of bioplastic formulations and to take measures to regulate the use of additives. At the same time, the additive used to increase the durability of bioplastic materials will also allow us to understand the long-term effects on ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. Our aim is to minimize possible harm and ensure that the overall environmental impact of bioplastics remains positive.

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2024-07-18

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Arslan, Özlem Çakal, Arslan, K., & Topçu, B. (2024). Ecotoxicity of 3D printing material polylactic acid (PLA) on sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus. Journal of Toxicological Studies, 2(2), 1326. https://doi.org/10.59400/jts.v2i2.1326

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