Advanced Energy Materials
Advanced Energy Materials
5 years ago

Emerging 3D-Printed Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices: A Critical Review

Emerging 3D-Printed Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices: A Critical Review
Shangqin Yuan, Chee Kai Chua, Kun Zhou, Shu Beng Tor, Jun Jin, Xiaocong Tian
Three-dimensional (3D) printing, a layer-by-layer deposition technology, has a revolutionary role in a broad range of applications. As an emerging advanced fabrication technology, it has drawn growing interest in the field of electrochemical energy storage because of its inherent advantages including the freeform construction and controllable 3D structural prototyping. This article focuses on the topic of 3D-printed electrochemical energy storage devices (EESDs), which bridge advanced electrochemical energy storage and future additive manufacturing. Basic 3D printing systems and material considerations are described to provide a fundamental understanding of printing technologies for the fabrication of EESDs. The performance metrics of 3D-printed EESDs are then given and the related performance optimization strategies are discussed. Next, the recent advances of 3D-printed EESDs, including sandwich-type and in-plane architectures, are summarized. Conclusions and future perspectives with some unique challenges and important directions are then discussed. It can be expected that, with the help of 3D printing technology, the development of advanced electrochemical energy storage systems will be greatly promoted. 3D-printed electrochemical energy storage devices are an emerging research field that bridges the advanced electrochemical energy storage and future additive manufacturing. The principle material considerations, specific optimization strategies, and important advances of 3D-printed batteries and electrochemical capacitors are highlighted. Future perspectives with some unique challenges and significant directions are also discussed.

Publisher URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/resolve/doi

DOI: 10.1002/aenm.201700127

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