A1 Journal article (refereed)
Considering lithium-ion battery 3D-printing via thermoplastic material extrusion and polymer powder bed fusion (2021)

Maurel, A., Haukka, M., MacDonald, E., Kivijärvi, L., Lahtinen, E., Kim, H., Armand, M., Cayla, A., Jamali, A., Grugeon, S., Dupont, L., & Panier, S. (2021). Considering lithium-ion battery 3D-printing via thermoplastic material extrusion and polymer powder bed fusion. Additive Manufacturing, 37, Article 101651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2020.101651

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Publication details

All authors or editors: Maurel, Alexis; Haukka, Matti; MacDonald, Eric; Kivijärvi, Lauri; Lahtinen, Elmeri; Kim, Hyeonseok; Armand, Michel; Cayla, Aurélie; Jamali, Arash; Grugeon, Sylvie; et al.

Journal or series: Additive Manufacturing

ISSN: 2214-8604

eISSN: 2214-7810

Publication year: 2021

Volume: 37

Article number: 101651

Publisher: Elsevier BV

Publication country: Netherlands

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2020.101651

Publication open access: Not open

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Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/73757

Abstract

In this paper, the ability to 3D print lithium-ion batteries through thermoplastic material extrusion and polymer powder bed fusion is considered. Focused on the formulation of positive electrodes composed of polypropylene, LiFePO4 as active material, and conductive additives, advantages and drawbacks of both additive manufacturing technologies, are thoroughly discussed from the electrochemical, electrical, morphological and mechanical perspectives. Based on these preliminary results, strategies to further optimize the electrochemical performances are proposed. Through a comprehensive modeling study, the enhanced electrochemical suitability at high current densities of various complex three-dimensional lithium-ion battery architectures, in comparison with classical two-dimensional planar design, is highlighted. Finally, the direct printing capability of the complete lithium-ion battery by means of multi-materials printing options processes is examined.

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; electrodes; composites; 3D printing; manufacturing engineering; electrochemistry; performance (capacity); materials (matter)

Free keywords: Lithium-ion battery; electrodes; material extrusion; powder bed fusion; composites

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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2021

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