An Investigation on the Possibility of Retrofitting 3D Printers from Local Scrap E-Waste in Nigeria

Paul Amaechi Ako; Chukwuemeka Onyedinma Anyaoha; Ndudim Henry Ononiwu; Eveth Nkeiruka Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-72287-5_10

An Investigation on the Possibility of Retrofitting 3D Printers from Local Scrap E-Waste in Nigeria

Paul Amaechi Ako
, Chukwuemeka Onyedinma Anyaoha
, Ndudim Henry Ononiwu
, Eveth Nkeiruka Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu

Quality and Operations Management

University of Nigeria
University of Johannesburg
Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development

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Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an additive manufacturing procedure, with capability of producing desired materials under computer control. While the technology is fast gaining global momentum, the cost is still prohibitive, especially in low-income economies. This places substantial hindrance to its enormous benefits of good aesthetic finish and precision of throughputs, among others. Development of 3D printers from Electrical/Electronic-waste can improve environmental sustainability. This study attempts to utilize the ubiquitous electrical and electronic waste materials prevalent in Nigeria to fabricate a cost-effective 3D printing demonstration unit, which can be used to introduce students to additive manufacturing. Using an experimental research approach, the study was divided into three different phases, which include: scrap gathering, sorting, characterization and specification; fabrication and assembly as well as programming and calibration. The results show that E-waste scraps, which constitute menacing waste management issues, can convert to wealth through deployment in 3D printer fabrication and utilization.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Science, Engineering Management and Information Technology - 2nd International Conference, SEMIT 2023, Proceedings
Editors	A. Mirzazadeh, Zohreh Molamohamadi, Babek Erdebilli, Efran Babaee Tirkolaee, Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages	172-183
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Print)	9783031722868
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72287-5_10
Publication status	Published - 2024
Event	2nd International Conference on Science, Engineering Management and Information Technology, SEMIT 2023 - Ankara, Turkey Duration: 14 Sept 2023 → 15 Sept 2023

Publication series

Name	Communications in Computer and Information Science
Volume	2199 CCIS
ISSN (Print)	1865-0929
ISSN (Electronic)	1865-0937

Conference

Conference	2nd International Conference on Science, Engineering Management and Information Technology, SEMIT 2023
Country/Territory	Turkey
City	Ankara
Period	14/09/23 → 15/09/23

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

3D printing
characterization
desired result
E-waste
retrofitting
waste management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Computer Science
General Mathematics

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Ako, P. A., Anyaoha, C. O., Ononiwu, N. H., & Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu, E. N. (2024). An Investigation on the Possibility of Retrofitting 3D Printers from Local Scrap E-Waste in Nigeria. In A. Mirzazadeh, Z. Molamohamadi, B. Erdebilli, E. Babaee Tirkolaee, & G.-W. Weber (Eds.), Science, Engineering Management and Information Technology - 2nd International Conference, SEMIT 2023, Proceedings (pp. 172-183). (Communications in Computer and Information Science; Vol. 2199 CCIS). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72287-5_10

Ako, Paul Amaechi ; Anyaoha, Chukwuemeka Onyedinma ; Ononiwu, Ndudim Henry et al. / An Investigation on the Possibility of Retrofitting 3D Printers from Local Scrap E-Waste in Nigeria. Science, Engineering Management and Information Technology - 2nd International Conference, SEMIT 2023, Proceedings. editor / A. Mirzazadeh ; Zohreh Molamohamadi ; Babek Erdebilli ; Efran Babaee Tirkolaee ; Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024. pp. 172-183 (Communications in Computer and Information Science).

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