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3D-printed interdigital electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices

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Interdigital electrochemical energy storage (EES) device features small size, high integration, and efficient ion transport, which is an ideal candidate for powering integrated microelectronic systems. However, traditional manufacturing techniques have limited capability in fabricating the microdevices with complex microstructure. Three-dimensional (3D) printing, as an emerging advanced manufacturing technology in rapid prototyping of 3D microstructures, can fabricate interdigital EES devices with highly controllable structure. The integration of 3D printing and interdigital devices provides great advantages in electrochemical energy storage. In this review, we discuss the common 3D printing techniques for interdigital EES devices fabrication, then the corresponding material requirements are also introduced. Recent significant research progress made in 3D-printed interdigital electrodes of batteries and supercapacitors are highlighted. Finally, to facilitate further development of 3D-printed interdigital EES devices, relevant challenges are summarized and some prospects are also proposed.

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Adapted from Ref. [33]. (b) In IJP, inks are deposited on substrate. Adapted from Ref. [34]. (c) SLA uses the photopolymer. (d) SLS uses a laser to sinter or fuse the powder particles. Adapted from Ref. [33].

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Adapted from Ref. [58]. (d–f) SEM images of printed different structures using conformal ink, and (g–i) self-supporting ink. (j) Schematic diagram of printed LLZO grids filled by Li metal. (k) SEM images of the interface between LLZO lines and Li Metal. Adapted from Ref. [67].

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Adapted from Ref. [74]. (f–h) Optical images of the LFO/GO and LTO/GO ink, and the interdigital electrode was printed using LFO/GO and LTO/GO ink. (i) Apparent viscosity as a function of shear rate for GO-based inks, including GO, GO/LFP, and GO/LTO. Adapted from Ref. [47].

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Adapted from Ref. [54].

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Adapted from Ref. [25].

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Adapted from Ref. [84].

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Adapted from Ref. [93].

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This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2020YFA715000), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51802239), the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2019YFA0704902), Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory (Grant Nos. XHT2020-005, XHT2020-003), the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province (Grant No. 2019CFA001), the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant Nos. WUT: 2020III011GX, 2020IVB057, 2019IVB054, 2019III062JL).

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Chen, R., Chen, Y., Xu, L. et al. 3D-printed interdigital electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices. Journal of Materials Research 36, 4489–4507 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-021-00243-0

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