Abstract: A method and system for manufacturing a three-dimensional porous structure. Filaments are deposited in a predetermined interconnected arrangement in a plurality of stacked layers for forming a porous structure with interconnected pores. A pressure value indicative of a pressure being applied on the build material in the build material reservoir of a nozzle used for deposition is monitored during deposition of the filaments. The processing unit is configured to adjust at least one extrusion parameter in order to compensate for the irregular rising and/or falling of the pressure value.

Abstract: A method and system for manufacturing three-dimensional porous structures. Filaments are deposited in a predetermined interconnected arrangement in a plurality of stacked layers for forming a porous structure with interconnected pores. Furthermore, the porous structure is subjected to a heat treatment in a heat chamber in order to reduce a moisture, solvent and/or organic material, solvent or organic material content (drying and/or calcination) of the porous structure by irradiating microwave energy through said porous structure. The applied microwave energy is selected based on the structural interconnected arrangement of the deposited filaments defining the shape and size of the pores of the three-dimensional porous structure.

Abstract: A method and system for manufacturing one or more three-dimensional porous structures (10). Filaments (2) are deposited on a support in a predetermined interconnected arrangement in a plurality of stacked layers (11) for forming one or more porous structure with interconnected pores (15). A nozzle head (30) with a plurality of nozzles (20) is used for depositing filaments. The plurality of nozzles are spaced apart from each other with a predetermined spacing therebetween. Each nozzle has an opening area through which filaments are dispensed as the nozzle head is moved relative to the support. Multiple 3D porous structures are manufactured in parallel, using a subset of nozzles for each porous structure, each subset of nozzles including at least one nozzle. Neighboring subsets of nozzles are distanced in order to provide a working area on which the relevant porous structure of the plurality of porous structures is manufactured.

Abstract: A method and system for manufacturing three-dimensional porous structures. Filaments are deposited in a predetermined interconnected arrangement in a plurality of stacked layers for forming a porous structure with interconnected pores. Furthermore, the porous structure is subjected to a heat treatment in a heat chamber in order to reduce a moisture, solvent and/or organic material, solvent or organic material content (drying and/or calcination) of the porous structure by irradiating microwave energy through said porous structure. The applied microwave energy is selected based on the structural interconnected arrangement of the deposited filaments defining the shape and size of the pores of the three-dimensional porous structure.

Abstract: A method and system for manufacturing a three-dimensional porous structure, wherein interconnected filaments are deposited in a predetermined arrangement in a plurality of stacked layers, wherein the filaments of the consecutive layers are connected to one another to obtain the porous structure with interconnected pores, wherein filaments in the layers are deposited along waved paths such that narrowed regions and widened regions between at least one subset of adjacent filaments deposited along said waved paths are formed, wherein the plurality of stacked layers are positioned such that the widened regions formed in subsequent layers are at least partially overlapping so as to form intra-structure channels.

Abstract: The invention relates to an additive manufacturing system (1) and a method for manufacturing one or more three-dimensional structures. At least one deposition unit (3) with one or more nozzles (5) is arranged for dispensing a build material through an opening area thereof on a print surface (7). A controller is provided which is configured to operate the system (1) for deposition of filaments of a build material paste on the print surface (7) in an interconnected arrangement in a plurality of stacked layers in order to form the one or more three-dimensional structures. An actuation unit (9) is arranged in order to have printing access to the at least one deposition unit (3), wherein the actuation unit (9) is configured to hold the print surface. The controller is configured to control the actuation unit (9) so as to move the print surface (7) at the at least one deposition unit (3) during deposition of the filaments by said deposition unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to additive manufacturing an object for separation and/or conversion of a substance from a liquid by guiding the liquid therethrough. A build material is printed in a predetermined arrangement in order to form a three-dimensional monolith structure. The build material includes an active/activated material configured to interact with the liquid. The three-dimensional monolith structure is printed to define an inlet, an outlet and a plurality of flow channels arranged between the inlet and the outlet of the structure, wherein the plurality of flow channels define meandering flow paths between the inlet and the outlet, wherein at least one mixing region is provided within the structure, wherein the at least one mixing region is in fluid connection with at least a set of the plurality of flow channels such as to allow mixing of the liquid guided through said set of the plurality of flow channels.

Abstract: A system and method for manufacturing three-dimensional structures is provided. The system includes plurality of printing stations and a robotic unit configured to interact with the plurality of printing stations, each of the plurality of printing stations being arranged to be accessible by the robotic unit. Each printing station includes a station controller for controlling at least one deposition control parameter. The system further includes a system controller configured to operate the robotic unit, and wherein the system controller is communicatively coupled to the plurality of printing stations for controlling at least an execution of printing tasks being performed on the plurality of printing stations.

Abstract: A system and method for manufacturing three-dimensional structures is provided. The system comprises a plurality of printing stations for performing parallel printing in an confined space enclosed by a housing, wherein each printing station comprises a carrier, a deposition unit with at least one nozzle arranged for dispensing filaments of build material paste through an opening area thereof and a station controller configured to operate the deposition unit for deposition of filaments of a build material paste on the carrier in an interconnected arrangement in a plurality of stacked layers in order to form one or more three-dimensional structures, the at least one nozzle and the detachable carrier being relatively moveable with respect to each other, wherein the deposition unit is coupled to a reservoir unit configured to house the build material paste, wherein the reservoir unit includes at least one reservoir arranged outside of the confined space.

Abstract: A three-dimensional porous catalyst, catalyst carrier or absorbent structure of stacked strands of catalyst, catalyst carrier or absorbent material, composed of layers of spaced-apart parallel strands, wherein parallel strands within a layer are arranged in groups of two or more closely spaced-apart, equidistant strands separated by a small distance, wherein the groups of equidistant strands are separated from adjacent strands or adjacent groups of strands by a larger distance.

Abstract: A three-dimensional porous catalyst, catalyst carrier or absorbent monolith of stacked strands of catalyst, catalyst carrier or absorbent material, composed of alternating layers of linear spaced-apart parallel strands, wherein the strands in alternating layers are oriented at an angle to one another, wherein the distance between inner spaced-apart parallel strands is larger than the distance between outer spaced-apart parallel strands in at least a part of the layers of the monolith.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing lanthanide doped layered double hydroxides (Ln-doped LDHs). The method includes the steps of preparing a carbonate free alkaline solution; preparing a solution of metal salts comprising a salt of a lanthanide; co-precipitating the alkaline solution and the solution of metal salts to form a mixture and Ln-doped LDH precipitate wherein the pH of the mixture is maintained at a constant value; aging the precipitate; and separating the precipitate from the solution. The alkaline solution is an aqueous ammonia solution. The present disclosure is also related to lanthanide-doped layered double hydroxides (La-doped LDHs) obtainable by such a method, as well as to the use of the lanthanide-doped layered double hydroxides obtainable by such a method.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling an extrusion system (1) having a plurality of nozzle heads (7) for depositing a predetermined interconnected arrangement for concurrently forming individual three-dimensional structures (3) in parallel. An operation of each of the plurality of nozzle heads is monitored in order to detect failing nozzle heads, wherein a first value is calculated which is indicative of an average print time for finishing a number of three-dimensional structures when the print job is continued using one or more non-failing nozzle heads of the plurality of nozzle heads which are still operational, and a second value is calculated indicative of an average print time for finishing the number of three-dimensional structures when the print job is promptly interrupted and a new print job is initiated with the one or more failing nozzle heads of the plurality of nozzles heads being repaired.

Abstract: A method and system for printing a three-dimensional porous structure (1). Interconnected filaments (2) are deposited in a predetermined arrangement in a plurality of stacked layers (11). The filaments (2) of the consecutive layers (11) are connected to one another to obtain the porous structure (1) with interconnected pores (15). The filaments are deposited in such a way that one or more preselected frangible regions (7) are formed in the arrangement of filaments (2). The one or more frangible regions (7) are connected to less-frangible regions (9) of the porous structure (1). The predetermined arrangement of interconnected filaments (2) is configured such that the one or more frangible regions (7) form structurally weakened zones of the porous structure (1) such that the porous structure (1) breaks along said one or more frangible regions (7) under influence of a load and/or a stress. The plurality of three- dimensional parts (10a) are releasable under influence of the load and/or stress.

Abstract: A method and system for manufacturing three-dimensional porous structures. Filaments are deposited in a predetermined interconnected arrangement in a plurality of stacked layers for forming a porous structure with interconnected pores. Furthermore, the porous structure is subjected to a heat treatment in a heat chamber in order to reduce a moisture, solvent and/or organic material, solvent or organic material content (drying and/or calcination) of the porous structure by irradiating microwave energy through said porous structure. The applied microwave energy is selected based on the structural interconnected arrangement of the deposited filaments defining the shape and size of the pores of the three-dimensional porous structure.

Abstract: A method and system for manufacturing one or more three-dimensional porous structures (10). Filaments (2) are deposited on a support in a predetermined interconnected arrangement in a plurality of stacked layers (11) for forming one or more porous structure with interconnected pores (15). A nozzle head (30) with a plurality of nozzles (20) is used for depositing filaments. The plurality of nozzles are spaced apart from each other with a predetermined spacing therebetween. Each nozzle has an opening area through which filaments are dispensed as the nozzle head is moved relative to the support. Multiple 3D porous structures are manufactured in parallel, using a subset of nozzles for each porous structure, each subset of nozzles including at least one nozzle. Neighboring subsets of nozzles are distanced in order to provide a working area on which the relevant porous structure of the plurality of porous structures is manufactured.

Abstract: A method and system for manufacturing a three-dimensional porous structure. Filaments are deposited in a predetermined interconnected arrangement in a plurality of stacked layers for forming a porous structure with interconnected pores. A pressure value indicative of a pressure being applied on the build material in the build material reservoir of a nozzle used for deposition is monitored during deposition of the filaments. The processing unit is configured to adjust at least one extrusion parameter in order to compensate for the irregular rising and/or falling of the pressure value.

Abstract: A system and method for manufacturing three-dimensional structures is provided. The system comprises a plurality of printing stations for performing parallel printing in an confined space enclosed by a housing, wherein each printing station comprises a carrier, a deposition unit with at least one nozzle arranged for dispensing filaments of build material paste through an opening area thereof and a station controller configured to operate the deposition unit for deposition of filaments of a build material paste on the carrier in an interconnected arrangement in a plurality of stacked layers in order to form one or more three-dimensional structures, the at least one nozzle and the detachable carrier being relatively moveable with respect to each other, wherein the deposition unit is coupled to a reservoir unit configured to house the build material paste, wherein the reservoir unit includes at least one reservoir arranged outside of the confined space.

Abstract: A system and method for manufacturing three-dimensional structures is provided. The system includes plurality of printing stations and a robotic unit configured to interact with the plurality of printing stations, each of the plurality of printing stations being arranged to be accessible by the robotic unit. Each printing station includes a station controller for controlling at least one deposition control parameter. The system further includes a system controller configured to operate the robotic unit, and wherein the system controller is communicatively coupled to the plurality of printing stations for controlling at least an execution of printing tasks being performed on the plurality of printing stations.

Abstract: A method for producing a three-dimensional porous transition alumina catalyst monolith of stacked catalyst fibers, comprising: a) Preparing a paste in a liquid diluent of hydroxide precursor particles and/or oxyhydroxide precursor particles of transition alumina particles, all particles in the suspension having a number average particle size in the range of from 0.05 to 700 ?m, b) extruding the paste nozzle(s) to form fibers, and depositing the extruded fibers to form a three-dimensional porous catalyst monolith precursor, c) drying the precursor to remove the liquid diluent, d) performing a temperature treatment of the dried porous catalyst monolith precursor to form the transition alumina catalyst monolith, wherein no temperature treatment of the porous catalyst monolith precursor or porous catalyst monolith at temperatures above 1000° C. is performed and wherein no further catalytically active metals, metal oxides or metal compounds are applied to the surface.