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Volume 13 | Issue 7 | Year 2026 | Article Id. IJME-V13I7P108 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V13I7P108

Design, Performance and Scalability of 3D-Printed Air Purifiers

Farde Kishor D, Marmik M. Dave

Received Revised Accepted Published
27 May 2026 23 Jun 2026 04 Jul 2026 30 Jul 2026

Citation :

Farde Kishor D, Marmik M. Dave, "Design, Performance and Scalability of 3D-Printed Air Purifiers," International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 13, no. 7, pp. 101-107, 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V13I7P108

Abstract

The presence of dust in today's atmosphere is the most common issue. The instability of human routine will result from health problems caused by dust stability in the air. Due to urbanization, the population of cities has inevitably increased, causing severe air pollution and a major threat to public health and the environment. Air pollution outside has become a serious worry in Indian cities, which are among the most polluted in the world. Particulate pollution has a substantial negative impact on human health. ‘Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease’ (COPD), allergies, asthma, and insomnia are all brought on by or exacerbated by rising air pollution levels. Sometimes poor air quality might lead to long-term health issues. An air purifier is one of the primary tools used to clean the air. It shields us from unpleasant smells, allergies, and snoring. A less expensive and more cost-effective filtering device is likely to help alleviate this problem by removing certain types of air pollutants. Because of its adverse effects on people's health, declining air quality has been upgraded to a severe environmental concern. This study investigates the potential of 3D-printed air purifiers by evaluating several purification methods integrated into 3D-printed structures. The study also assesses their effectiveness in comparison to traditional air purifiers.

Keywords

Air Purifiers (APs), Additive manufacturing, PM2.5, PM10, 3D Print.

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