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Evaluation of Integrated Anaerobic Digestion and Hydrothermal Carbonization for Bioenergy Production

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Biomass valorization using 3D-printed catalysts.

Sathiyamoorthy Murugesan¹, Vlad Andrei Neacșu¹, Minodora Maria Marin²

¹Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania.

Communications Chemistry

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Three-dimensional (3D) printing enables custom catalyst design for biomass conversion, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional methods. This technology enhances efficiency and scalability for green chemical manufacturing in the circular bioeconomy.

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Area of Science:

Catalysis
Biomass Conversion
Materials Science

Background:

Biomass valorization is key to reducing fossil fuel dependence and environmental impact.
Conventional catalysts dominate chemical manufacturing, highlighting the need for sustainable alternatives.
Three-dimensional (3D) printing offers novel approaches to catalyst design and fabrication.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of 3D-printed catalysts for biomass conversion.
To assess the benefits and drawbacks of 3D printing compared to traditional catalyst fabrication methods.
To highlight the potential of 3D-printed catalysts for industrial applications in green chemical manufacturing.

Main Methods:

Review of recent advances in metal-based, acid/base-mediated, enzymatic, and photocatalytic 3D-printed catalyst systems.
Analysis of catalyst design principles, including tailored geometries and pore architectures.
Assessment of mass transfer, active site accessibility, and reusability in 3D-printed catalysts.

Main Results:

3D printing allows for enhanced mass transfer, active site accessibility, and reusability of catalysts.
Various catalytic systems (metal-based, acid/base, enzymatic, photocatalytic) can be effectively implemented using 3D printing.
3D-printed catalysts show significant potential for improving the efficiency and scalability of biomass conversion.

Conclusions:

3D-printed catalysts offer a promising route towards sustainable and cost-effective green chemical manufacturing.
This technology can bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial application in the circular bioeconomy.
Further research and development are needed to overcome current challenges and fully realize the potential of 3D-printed catalysts in biomass valorization.