Enhanced methylene blue adsorption capacity of 3D-printed zeolite/glycerol (3D-Ze/Gy) by sintering temperature optimalizations

Achieving an optimal balance between structural integrity and adsorption performance remains a critical challenge in the development of thermally treated adsorbent materials. In this study, three-dimensional printed zeolite/glycerol (3D-Ze/Gy) composites were fabricated and sintered at various tempe...

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Main Authors: Anisa Fitri, Bayu Prasetya, Quratul Aini, Fauzi Ikhsan, Rizky Aflaha, Kuwat Triyana, Tarmizi Taher, Muhamad F. Arif, Aditya Rianjanu
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Quratul Aini
Fauzi Ikhsan
Rizky Aflaha
Kuwat Triyana
Tarmizi Taher
Muhamad F. Arif
Aditya Rianjanu
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Aditya Rianjanu
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description Achieving an optimal balance between structural integrity and adsorption performance remains a critical challenge in the development of thermally treated adsorbent materials. In this study, three-dimensional printed zeolite/glycerol (3D-Ze/Gy) composites were fabricated and sintered at various temperatures to investigate the influence of thermal treatment on their structural, morphological, and adsorption characteristics. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the preservation of the clinoptilolite-dominant zeolite phase up to 700 °C, while Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy indicated the progressive removal of organic components without disrupting the zeolite framework. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed subtle changes in surface morphology at higher sintering temperatures, with indications of smoother particle interfaces that may reflect partial thermal consolidation. Adsorption kinetics of methylene blue (MB) followed the pseudo-second-order (PSO) model with high correlation coefficients (R2 > 0.990), indicating chemisorption as the dominant mechanism. Isotherm analysis showed a better fit to the Langmuir model (R2 up to 0.990), suggesting monolayer adsorption on a homogeneous surface. The maximum adsorption capacity (qe) reached 0.79 mg/g for the 3D-Ze/Gy-400 sample and decreased to 0.59 mg/g for 3D-Ze/Gy-700, likely due to reduced pore accessibility after thermal treatment. The proposed adsorption mechanism involves cation exchange between dye molecules and the zeolite framework, facilitated by electrostatic interactions. These findings demonstrate the importance of optimizing sintering conditions to maintain sufficient adsorption capacity while ensuring structural stability in 3D-printed zeolite-based composites for environmental remediation applications.
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spelling doaj-art-57a018d03fe34e2ca88a7bc4f31b89a42025-08-20T05:08:30ZengElsevierNext Materials2949-82282025-10-01910106910.1016/j.nxmate.2025.101069Enhanced methylene blue adsorption capacity of 3D-printed zeolite/glycerol (3D-Ze/Gy) by sintering temperature optimalizationsAnisa Fitri0Bayu Prasetya1Quratul Aini2Fauzi Ikhsan3Rizky Aflaha4Kuwat Triyana5Tarmizi Taher6Muhamad F. Arif7Aditya Rianjanu8Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Terusan Ryacudu, Way Hui, Jati Agung, Lampung Selatan 35365, Indonesia; Corresponding author.Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Terusan Ryacudu, Way Hui, Jati Agung, Lampung Selatan 35365, IndonesiaDepartment of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Terusan Ryacudu, Way Hui, Jati Agung, Lampung Selatan 35365, IndonesiaDepartment of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Terusan Ryacudu, Way Hui, Jati Agung, Lampung Selatan 35365, IndonesiaDepartment of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Sekip Utara PO Box BLS 21, Yogyakarta 55281, IndonesiaDepartment of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Sekip Utara PO Box BLS 21, Yogyakarta 55281, IndonesiaDepartment of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Infrastructure and Regional Technology, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Terusan Ryacudu, Way Hui, Jati Agung, Lampung Selatan 35365, Indonesia; Center for Green and Sustainable Materials, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Terusan Ryacudu, Way Hui, Jati Agung, Lampung Selatan 35365, IndonesiaDepartment of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Terusan Ryacudu, Way Hui, Jati Agung, Lampung Selatan 35365, Indonesia; Center for Green and Sustainable Materials, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Terusan Ryacudu, Way Hui, Jati Agung, Lampung Selatan 35365, IndonesiaDepartment of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Terusan Ryacudu, Way Hui, Jati Agung, Lampung Selatan 35365, Indonesia; Center for Green and Sustainable Materials, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Terusan Ryacudu, Way Hui, Jati Agung, Lampung Selatan 35365, Indonesia; Corresponding author at: Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Terusan Ryacudu, Way Hui, Jati Agung, Lampung Selatan 35365, Indonesia.Achieving an optimal balance between structural integrity and adsorption performance remains a critical challenge in the development of thermally treated adsorbent materials. In this study, three-dimensional printed zeolite/glycerol (3D-Ze/Gy) composites were fabricated and sintered at various temperatures to investigate the influence of thermal treatment on their structural, morphological, and adsorption characteristics. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the preservation of the clinoptilolite-dominant zeolite phase up to 700 °C, while Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy indicated the progressive removal of organic components without disrupting the zeolite framework. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed subtle changes in surface morphology at higher sintering temperatures, with indications of smoother particle interfaces that may reflect partial thermal consolidation. Adsorption kinetics of methylene blue (MB) followed the pseudo-second-order (PSO) model with high correlation coefficients (R2 > 0.990), indicating chemisorption as the dominant mechanism. Isotherm analysis showed a better fit to the Langmuir model (R2 up to 0.990), suggesting monolayer adsorption on a homogeneous surface. The maximum adsorption capacity (qe) reached 0.79 mg/g for the 3D-Ze/Gy-400 sample and decreased to 0.59 mg/g for 3D-Ze/Gy-700, likely due to reduced pore accessibility after thermal treatment. The proposed adsorption mechanism involves cation exchange between dye molecules and the zeolite framework, facilitated by electrostatic interactions. These findings demonstrate the importance of optimizing sintering conditions to maintain sufficient adsorption capacity while ensuring structural stability in 3D-printed zeolite-based composites for environmental remediation applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S29498228250058783D-printed compositesZeoliteSintering temperatureAdsorption kineticsCation exchange
spellingShingle Anisa Fitri
Bayu Prasetya
Quratul Aini
Fauzi Ikhsan
Rizky Aflaha
Kuwat Triyana
Tarmizi Taher
Muhamad F. Arif
Aditya Rianjanu
Enhanced methylene blue adsorption capacity of 3D-printed zeolite/glycerol (3D-Ze/Gy) by sintering temperature optimalizations
Next Materials
3D-printed composites
Zeolite
Sintering temperature
Adsorption kinetics
Cation exchange
title Enhanced methylene blue adsorption capacity of 3D-printed zeolite/glycerol (3D-Ze/Gy) by sintering temperature optimalizations
title_full Enhanced methylene blue adsorption capacity of 3D-printed zeolite/glycerol (3D-Ze/Gy) by sintering temperature optimalizations
title_fullStr Enhanced methylene blue adsorption capacity of 3D-printed zeolite/glycerol (3D-Ze/Gy) by sintering temperature optimalizations
title_full_unstemmed Enhanced methylene blue adsorption capacity of 3D-printed zeolite/glycerol (3D-Ze/Gy) by sintering temperature optimalizations
title_short Enhanced methylene blue adsorption capacity of 3D-printed zeolite/glycerol (3D-Ze/Gy) by sintering temperature optimalizations
title_sort enhanced methylene blue adsorption capacity of 3d printed zeolite glycerol 3d ze gy by sintering temperature optimalizations
topic 3D-printed composites
Zeolite
Sintering temperature
Adsorption kinetics
Cation exchange
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949822825005878
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