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Graphene Oxide-Based Electrode Inks for 3D-Printed Lithium-Ion Batteries.
Kun Fu1, Yibo Wang1, Chaoyi Yan1
1Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|February 3, 2016
Summary
Researchers developed all-component 3D-printed lithium-ion batteries using graphene-oxide inks and solid-state electrolytes. This 3D printing method enables complex energy storage device fabrication with high electrode mass loading.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Additive Manufacturing
Background:
- 3D printing offers novel fabrication routes for energy storage devices.
- Developing high-performance, integrated battery components remains a challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the fabrication of all-component 3D-printed lithium-ion batteries.
- To achieve high electrode mass loading in printed battery structures.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing graphene-oxide-based composite inks for electrode printing.
- Employing a solid-state gel polymer electrolyte for printing.
- Fabricating a full lithium-ion battery cell via all-component printing.
Main Results:
- Successfully fabricated all-component 3D-printed lithium-ion batteries.
- Achieved a high electrode mass loading of 18 mg cm(-2) normalized to the battery area.
- Demonstrated the potential for printing complex, multidimensional energy storage devices.
Conclusions:
- All-component 3D printing is a viable method for creating advanced lithium-ion batteries.
- This technique facilitates the integration of multiple battery components into complex structures.
- The approach is scalable for fabricating diverse, high-performance energy storage systems.
