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Ecofriendly 3D Printed TiO2/SiO2/Polymer Scaffolds for Dye Removal

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Numerous catalysts for water pollutant mitigation have been developed over recent decades. However, the utilization of catalysts embedded in 3D structures remains challenging. This study aims at fabricating 3D-printed TiO2/SiO2/polymer scaffolds for the degradation of organic dyes, specifically Methylene Blue (MB) and rhodamine B (Rh B). The TiO2/SiO2/polymer scaffolds were fabricated by stereolithography (SLA) technique, using TiO2 photocatalyst synthesized via a solution combustion process, silica adsorbent prepared from sugarcane leaves, and photocurable resin as feedstock. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed that TiO2 exhibited anatase/rutile/brookite triphasic structure while SiO2 possessed amorphous structure. Scanning electron micrographs revealed that TiO2 and SiO2 particles uniformly deposited on the surface of the photocurable resin. The adsorption activity of the TiO2/SiO2/polymer scaffolds was examined in the dark for 24 h to ensure that adsorption equilibrium was achieved. Photocatalytic examinations were conducted under UV light (λ = 365 nm). The TiO2/SiO2/polymer scaffolds efficiently demonstrated their potential dye removal efficiency against MB and Rh B dyes as 81.9% and 60%, respectively. Reusability testing revealed that after hydrogen peroxide treatment, the used scaffolds exhibited the degradation ability in a comparable range to the as-fabricated scaffolds. An application of a 3D printing technique for water pollution reduction was successfully demonstrated in this study.

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Acknowledgements

This work was financially supported by International Collaborative Education Program for Material Technology, Education, and Research (ICE-Matter), ASEAN University Network, Southeast Asia Engineering Education Development Network (AUN/SEED-Net), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute (KURDI, grant no. FF(KU) 25.64). This work was also financially supported by the Office of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation; and the Thailand Science Research and Innovation through the Kasetsart University Reinventing University Program

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Asean University Network,Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute, FF(KU) 25.64, Gasidit Panomsuwan, Science and Technology Postgraduate Education and Research Development Office, Office of the Higher Education Commission, Kasetsart University Reinventing University Program,Oratai Jongprateep

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  1. Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand

    Ampika Bansiddhi, Gasidit Panomsuwan, Chadapat Hussakan, Thura Lin Htet, Bhuvaneswari Kandasamy, Kasidit Janbooranapinij, Nicha Choophun, Ratchatee Techapiesancharoenkij & Oratai Jongprateep

  2. International Collaborative Education Program for Materials Technology, Education, and Research (ICE-Matter), ASEAN University Network/Southeast Asia Engineering Education Development Network (AUN/SEED-Net), Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand

    Gasidit Panomsuwan, Chadapat Hussakan, Thura Lin Htet, Ratchatee Techapiesancharoenkij & Oratai Jongprateep

  3. Special Research Unit for Biomass Conversion Technology for Energy and Environmental Materials, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand

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  4. Nanomaterials Lab, Department of Applied Sciences & Chemical Engineering, IOE, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, 44700, Nepal

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  5. Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

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Bansiddhi, A., Panomsuwan, G., Hussakan, C. et al. Ecofriendly 3D Printed TiO2/SiO2/Polymer Scaffolds for Dye Removal. Top Catal 66, 1662–1673 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-023-01864-x

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