Innovative 3D-printed devices for water pollutant removal: Comprehensive review on printing parameters, composition, properties and performances of the latest 3D-systems

Water pollution is one of the most pressing problems of our time; in fact, it contributes to 24 % of global deaths. Therefore, finding an effective and efficient solution is crucially important. In this regard, systems based on polymers and containing, often, fillers, intended for potential water po...

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Main Authors: Roberto Scaffaro, Maria Chiara Mistretta, Marta Balsamo
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Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
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description Water pollution is one of the most pressing problems of our time; in fact, it contributes to 24 % of global deaths. Therefore, finding an effective and efficient solution is crucially important. In this regard, systems based on polymers and containing, often, fillers, intended for potential water pollutant removal are well established. Recently, simultaneously with the impressive spread of 3D printing, the production of these systems by various additive manufacturing processes is gaining popularity, enabling the rapid production of complex geometries, high porosity, large surface area and mechanical strength. These systems, to date, are becoming particularly competitive with 2D or 1D systems produced by other methods, so understanding them fully is essential. Therefore, here we provide a review of the most recent advances in the field of manufacturing 3D systems for water remediation. First, a brief introduction is proposed on the cathegory of 3D printing, making a distinction between Material Extrusion (MEX) and non-Material Extrusion (non-MEX) systems, and the main performance parameters of water pollutant removal. Next, the process parameters, composition, and morphological and chemical-physical properties of the latest 3D systems are discussed in detail. In the last part, an overview is given of the functional properties of these systems, in terms of removal efficiency and reusability, which is crucial in an ideal life cycle of such systems. In conclusion, the main outcomes and future perspectives for the production of more efficient systems are provided.
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spelling doaj-art-7881804a19d0430582c9b62f9a0b9bc82024-11-16T05:09:46ZengElsevierPolymer Testing1873-23482024-11-01140108627Innovative 3D-printed devices for water pollutant removal: Comprehensive review on printing parameters, composition, properties and performances of the latest 3D-systemsRoberto Scaffaro0Maria Chiara Mistretta1Marta Balsamo2Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, 90128, Palermo, Italy; INSTM, Consortium for Materials Science and Technology, Via Giusti 9, 50125, Florence, Italy; Corresponding author. Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, 90128, Palermo, Italy.Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, 90128, Palermo, Italy; INSTM, Consortium for Materials Science and Technology, Via Giusti 9, 50125, Florence, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, 90128, Palermo, Italy; INSTM, Consortium for Materials Science and Technology, Via Giusti 9, 50125, Florence, ItalyWater pollution is one of the most pressing problems of our time; in fact, it contributes to 24 % of global deaths. Therefore, finding an effective and efficient solution is crucially important. In this regard, systems based on polymers and containing, often, fillers, intended for potential water pollutant removal are well established. Recently, simultaneously with the impressive spread of 3D printing, the production of these systems by various additive manufacturing processes is gaining popularity, enabling the rapid production of complex geometries, high porosity, large surface area and mechanical strength. These systems, to date, are becoming particularly competitive with 2D or 1D systems produced by other methods, so understanding them fully is essential. Therefore, here we provide a review of the most recent advances in the field of manufacturing 3D systems for water remediation. First, a brief introduction is proposed on the cathegory of 3D printing, making a distinction between Material Extrusion (MEX) and non-Material Extrusion (non-MEX) systems, and the main performance parameters of water pollutant removal. Next, the process parameters, composition, and morphological and chemical-physical properties of the latest 3D systems are discussed in detail. In the last part, an overview is given of the functional properties of these systems, in terms of removal efficiency and reusability, which is crucial in an ideal life cycle of such systems. In conclusion, the main outcomes and future perspectives for the production of more efficient systems are provided.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S01429418240030403D printingAdditive manufacturingWater pollutionPollutants removalEnvironmental remediationFunctional materials
spellingShingle Roberto Scaffaro
Maria Chiara Mistretta
Marta Balsamo
Innovative 3D-printed devices for water pollutant removal: Comprehensive review on printing parameters, composition, properties and performances of the latest 3D-systems
Polymer Testing
3D printing
Additive manufacturing
Water pollution
Pollutants removal
Environmental remediation
Functional materials
title Innovative 3D-printed devices for water pollutant removal: Comprehensive review on printing parameters, composition, properties and performances of the latest 3D-systems
title_full Innovative 3D-printed devices for water pollutant removal: Comprehensive review on printing parameters, composition, properties and performances of the latest 3D-systems
title_fullStr Innovative 3D-printed devices for water pollutant removal: Comprehensive review on printing parameters, composition, properties and performances of the latest 3D-systems
title_full_unstemmed Innovative 3D-printed devices for water pollutant removal: Comprehensive review on printing parameters, composition, properties and performances of the latest 3D-systems
title_short Innovative 3D-printed devices for water pollutant removal: Comprehensive review on printing parameters, composition, properties and performances of the latest 3D-systems
title_sort innovative 3d printed devices for water pollutant removal comprehensive review on printing parameters composition properties and performances of the latest 3d systems
topic 3D printing
Additive manufacturing
Water pollution
Pollutants removal
Environmental remediation
Functional materials
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941824003040
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