Biomimetic 3D Prototyping of Hierarchically Porous Multilayered Membranes for Enhanced Oil–Water Filtration
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Abstract
This study introduces a biomimetic approach to 3D printing multilayered hierarchical porous membranes (MHMs) using Direct Ink Writing (DIW) technology. Fabricated through a fast layer-by-layer printing process with varying concentrations of pore-forming agents, the produced MHMs mimic the hierarchical pore structure and filtration capabilities of natural soil systems. As a result, the 3D-printed MHMs achieved an impressive oil rejection rate of 99.02% and demonstrated exceptional reusability, maintaining a flux recovery ratio of 99.48% even after hours of continuous filtration. Moreover, the 3D-printed MHMs exhibit superior hierarchical porous architecture and mechanical integrity compared to traditional flat sheet single-layered membranes. This study presents a significant advancement for scalable 3D printing of customized multilayer membranes with tailored porosity and high-performance filtration properties. The simplicity, versatility, and cost-effectiveness of the presented manufacturing method offer a pathway for advanced design and on-demand membrane production.
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OpenAlex topics: Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity · Membrane Separation Technologies · Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
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Affiliations
Materials Science and Engineering, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE), Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Arizona State University (ASU)
Center for Advanced Materials
Qatar University
Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, 302 E. Campus Rd, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks (MSN), Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of California
Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics at the Biodesign Institute
Arizona State University
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia (UGA), 302 E. Campus Rd., Athens 30602, United States
Adjunct professor at the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks (MSN), Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Funding
Qatar National Research Fund · Arizona Biomedical Research Center
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