3D Printed Materials for High Energy Production, Conversion, and Storage Devices

The emergence of three-dimensional printing (3DP) techniques aids in developing complex components for different sectors with high performance. In addition, the deployment of 3DP techniques paved the way for the processing of several materials to build devices/ components for various applications. The unique advantages of 3DP techniques facilitate the development of miniaturized energy storage devices (MESD) with customized materials. In addition, 3DP techniques can produce 3D architectures with high aspect ratios and designs, particularly for energy storage applications. Tunable mechanical properties; enhanced areal energy densities and power densities; high shape conformabilities are possible for energy storage applications through 3DP techniques. The present chapter describes the 3D printing systems and material considerations for energy storage devices (ESDs); design, and architecture; printing processes; and performance optimization strategies followed by the challenges involved in the development. Further, the influence of 3DP techniques on the design of printing materials and the electrochemical performance of printed devices is discussed. The chapter concludes with potential future designs and the development of 3DP techniques for ESDs. The chapter will be a quick start for novices entering into the development of ESDs using 3DP techniques.