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3D Printing for Electrochemical Energy Applications.
Michelle P Browne1, Edurne Redondo2, Martin Pumera1,3,4,2
1Center for Advanced Functional Nanorobots, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technicka 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic.
Chemical Reviews
|February 13, 2020
Summary
Three-dimensional (3D) printing offers a low-cost, fast prototyping method for electrochemical electrodes and devices. While promising, challenges remain in achieving state-of-the-art performance for energy conversion and storage applications.
Area of Science:
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Science
- Manufacturing Engineering
Background:
- Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is increasingly used in electrochemistry for electrode and device fabrication.
- Techniques like fused deposition modeling (FDM), inkjet printing, selective laser melting (SLM), and stereolithography (SLA) are suitable for electrochemical applications.
- Significant research focuses on 3D-printed electrodes for electrochemical energy conversion and storage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the use of 3D printing in electrochemical applications.
- To discuss the impact of various 3D printing technologies on electrode performance.
- To explore post-modification techniques for enhancing 3D-printed electrodes.
Main Methods:
- Overview of additive manufacturing technologies (FDM, inkjet, SLM, SLA) in electrochemistry.
- Analysis of how printing parameters influence electrochemical device performance.
- Evaluation of post-processing methods for 3D-printed electrochemical components.
Main Results:
- 3D printing enables rapid prototyping and cost-effective production of electrochemical devices.
- Different 3D printing techniques influence the electrochemical performance of electrodes.
- Post-modification strategies can improve the stability and activity of 3D-printed electrodes.
Conclusions:
- 3D printing holds significant potential for advancing electrochemical energy conversion and storage.
- Overcoming current challenges in 3D printing is crucial for developing competitive electrodes.
- Future research should focus on optimizing printing processes and post-treatment for enhanced device performance.
