Researchers Maria Isabelle Maiwald and Alina Dobschall are combining expertise in 3D printing technologies and distillation processes to investigate innovative approaches for designing structured packings — key components in distillation columns.
The project explores:
- Advanced 3D printing methods
- Process specific materials and surface modifications
- Their effect on separation efficiency and energy demand
By testing custom-printed structured packings in a distillation column, the research aims to assess the potential of additive manufacturing to enable more efficient and flexible designs of column internals.
The work is supported by the I³ Junior Project initiative, which promotes interdisciplinary collaboration among early-career researchers at Hamburg University of Technology.
The researchers are also seeking motivated students interested in CAD modeling and 3D printing to join the project. Should you be interested in pursuing a bachelor thesis or project work with them, you will find the details here.
