Wire-embedded zeolite structures with bare wire leads

Abstract

A structure fabricated of a zeolite-based paste with an intra-layer continuous wire embedded is disclosed. Vitally, the continuous wire is extended past the bounds of the structure's walls, creating bare wire leads that allow for connection to a power source for electrification. The structure is made of multiple layers stacked together, typically in an additive manufacturing (3D printing) process. Within this structure, at least one layer has an embedded wire running through at least some portion of it, and is equipped with two bare wire leads protruding from the structure. This wire is designed to act as a heating element for uniform Joule heating of the zeolite structure for reduced power consumption and temperature ramp-up time during a desorption process, as well as reduced system footprint and enhanced mechanical properties. The frequency of wire embedment (a wire embedded in every nlayer), the percentage of the embedded layer that contains the wire, and the wire gauge and material/composition can be modified for the desired application.