Study on the Printability through Digital Light Processing Technique of Ionic Liquids for CO2 Capture.
Matteo Gillono1,2, Annalisa Chiappone1, Lorenzo Mendola1
1Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy.
Polymers
|November 28, 2019
Summary
New 3D printable materials incorporating ionic liquids (ILs) enhance CO2 capture. These advanced materials enable the creation of complex structures for more efficient carbon dioxide removal technologies.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Ionic liquids (ILs) are versatile compounds with tunable properties.
- 3D printing, particularly digital light processing (DLP), offers advanced manufacturing capabilities.
- Efficient carbon dioxide (CO2) capture is crucial for mitigating climate change.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop novel 3D printable materials using ionic liquids (ILs).
- To investigate the impact of ILs on material printability and physical-chemical properties.
- To assess the CO2 permeability of IL-containing materials for potential filter applications.
Main Methods:
- Formulation of 3D printable resins with various commercially available ionic liquids.
- Evaluation of printability using digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing.
- Characterization of physical-chemical properties, including CO2 permeability.
Main Results:
- Successful 3D printing of complex structures using IL-modified formulations.
- Demonstrated influence of ionic liquids on material printability and properties.
- Ionic liquids with polymerizable groups showed specific effects on material performance.
Conclusions:
- Ionic liquids can be effectively integrated into 3D printable materials.
- These novel materials show promise for developing advanced, high-complexity filters for CO2 capture.
- The study highlights a new pathway for creating efficient carbon capture solutions.
