Advances in Metal 3D Printing Technology for Tailored Self-Catalytic Reactor Design

Abstract

Metal 3D printing is revolutionizing the industry by enabling rapid and cost-effective production of complex metal 3D products with intricate geometries, attracting significant attention in recent years. Particularly, metal 3D-printed catalysts have emerged as a cutting-edge fusion technology that serves as both catalysts and reactors, referred to as self-catalytic reactors (SCRs). Therefore, this concept article aims to introduce the recent advancements in metal 3D printing technology in the catalyst and reactor field, and illustrate the various aspects for the rational design of self-catalytic reactors.