A perspective on 3D printed membrane: direct/indirect fabrication methods via direct laser writing

• Main Authors: Lee, Jian-Yuan, An, Jia, Chua, Chee Kai, Fane, Anthony G., Chong, Tzyy Haur
• Other Authors: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: Membrane; Spiral wound module
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/84408; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/41756
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This conference paper mainly comprises three parts: (1) a brief introduction to the current state of research; (2) a clear description of the additive manufacturing technique and fabrication methods; (3) a brief description of the structure-performance relationship. The idea is based on the notion that membranes with 'controlled architecture' could achieve enhanced performance, and that additive manufacturing techniques, also known as 3D printing, have a great potential in fabricating membranes with controlled architecture.