Optimization strategies and emerging application of functionalized 3D-printed materials in water treatment: A review

Yusoff, Nurul Husna Mohd; Chong, Chien Hwa; Wan, Yoke Kin; Cheah, Kean How; Wong, Voon - Loong

doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2022.103410

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“…Real-world case studies illustrate the practical applications of 3D printing in bioremediation. One such example is the deployment of 3D-printed biofilters for the treatment of industrial wastewater, where the specificity of the printed matrix improved the reduction of nitrogen and phosphorus levels ( Mohd Yusoff et al, 2023 ). Another case involved using 3D-printed sponges for oil spill management, where the porous structures enhanced the absorption of hydrocarbons, facilitating the subsequent biodegradation by marine microbes ( Walker & Humphries, 2019 ).…”

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3D bioprinting in bioremediation: a comprehensive review of principles, applications, and future directions

Finny

2024

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Bioremediation is experiencing a paradigm shift by integrating three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting. This transformative approach augments the precision and versatility of engineering with the functional capabilities of material science to create environmental restoration strategies. This comprehensive review elucidates the foundational principles of 3D bioprinting technology for bioremediation, its current applications in bioremediation, and the prospective avenues for future research and technological evolution, emphasizing the intersection of additive manufacturing, functionalized biosystems, and environmental remediation; this review delineates how 3D bioprinting can tailor bioremediation apparatus to maximize pollutant degradation and removal. Innovations in biofabrication have yielded bio-based and biodegradable materials conducive to microbial proliferation and pollutant sequestration, thereby addressing contamination and adhering to sustainability precepts. The review presents an in-depth analysis of the application of 3D bioprinted constructs in enhancing bioremediation efforts, exemplifying the synergy between biological systems and engineered solutions. Concurrently, the review critically addresses the inherent challenges of incorporating 3D bioprinted materials into diverse ecological settings, including assessing their environmental impact, durability, and integration into large-scale bioremediation projects. Future perspectives discussed encompass the exploration of novel biocompatible materials, the automation of bioremediation, and the convergence of 3D bioprinting with cutting-edge fields such as nanotechnology and other emerging fields. This article posits 3D bioprinting as a cornerstone of next-generation bioremediation practices, offering scalable, customizable, and potentially greener solutions for reclaiming contaminated environments. Through this review, stakeholders in environmental science, engineering, and technology are provided with a critical appraisal of the current state of 3D bioprinting in bioremediation and its potential to drive forward the efficacy of environmental management practices.

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3D bioprinting in bioremediation: a comprehensive review of principles, applications, and future directions

Finny

2024

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“…Additionally, 3D printing employs CAD software to build intricate digital models. However, due to errors made during the tessellation process, printed objects may not reproduce as expected in the digital model . Another issue is that 3D printing is sometimes less economical than conventional manufacturing methods due to its significantly slower printing speed and higher production costs .…”

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3D-Printed Materials for Wastewater Treatment

Roy Barman,

Gavit,

Chowdhury

et al. 2023

JACS Au

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The increasing levels of water pollution pose an imminent threat to human health and the environment. Current modalities of wastewater treatment necessitate expensive instrumentation and generate large amounts of waste, thus failing to provide ecofriendly and sustainable solutions for water purification. Over the years, novel additive manufacturing technology, also known as three-dimensional (3D) printing, has propelled remarkable innovation in different disciplines owing to its capability to fabricate customized geometric objects rapidly and cost-effectively with minimal byproducts and hence undoubtedly emerged as a promising alternative for wastewater treatment. Especially in membrane technology, 3D printing enables the designing of ultrathin membranes and membrane modules layer-by-layer with different morphologies, complex hierarchical structures, and a wide variety of materials otherwise unmet using conventional fabrication strategies. Extensive research has been dedicated to preparing membrane spacers with excellent surface properties, potentially improving the membrane filtration performance for water remediation. The revolutionary developments in membrane module fabrication have driven the utilization of 3D printing approaches toward manufacturing advanced membrane components, including biocarriers, sorbents, catalysts, and even whole membranes. This perspective highlights recent advances and essential outcomes in 3D printing technologies for wastewater treatment. First, different 3D printing techniques, such as material extrusion, selective laser sintering (SLS), and vat photopolymerization, emphasizing membrane fabrication, are briefly discussed. Importantly, in this Perspective, we focus on the unique 3D-printed membrane modules, namely, feed spacers, biocarriers, sorbents, and so on. The unparalleled advantages of 3D printed membrane components in surface area, geometry, and thickness and their influence on antifouling, removal efficiency, and overall membrane performance are underlined. Moreover, the salient applications of 3D printing technologies for water desalination, oil–water separation, heavy metal and organic pollutant removal, and nuclear decontamination are also outlined. This Perspective summarizes the recent works, current limitations, and future outlook of 3D-printed membrane technologies for wastewater treatment.

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“…Design selection for adsorbents include a high surface area, with many pores to provide more active sites for the particle attachments on the surface. A monolithic design, with porous structures, enhances the performance of mass and heat transfer during adsorption [ 14 , 15 ]. Furthermore, the use of 3D printing techniques in the production of adsorbents is economically beneficial due to its faster production rate, high resolution, replication abilities, and the reusability of the equipment [ 14 ].…”

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3D Printed Functionalized Nanocellulose as an Adsorbent in Batch and Fixed-Bed Systems

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Nanocellulose, a refined form of cellulose, can be further functionalized on surface-active sites, with a catalyst as a regenerative agent. Newly developed adsorbents are expected to have the characteristics of good and rapid adsorption performance and regeneration properties with flexible structure using 3D printing technology. In this work, the adsorption performance of 3D printed functionalized nanocellulose was investigated using batch and fixed-bed column adsorption. Kinetics adsorption studies were divided into different adsorption models, with the pseudo-second order model showing a better correlation coefficient than the pseudo-first order and intraparticle diffusion models. The Langmuir and Thomas models were used to calculate the adsorption performance of batch and fixed-bed columns. Given the catalytic activity of Fenton oxidation, the fixed-bed column was regenerated up to five adsorption-desorption cycles, suggesting satisfactory performance of the column, with a slightly reduced adsorption capacity.

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Optimization strategies and emerging application of functionalized 3D-printed materials in water treatment: A review

Cited by 18 publications

References 147 publications

3D bioprinting in bioremediation: a comprehensive review of principles, applications, and future directions

3D bioprinting in bioremediation: a comprehensive review of principles, applications, and future directions

3D-Printed Materials for Wastewater Treatment

3D Printed Functionalized Nanocellulose as an Adsorbent in Batch and Fixed-Bed Systems

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