A New Method for Creating Structured High-Performance Current Collectors for Electrochemical Applications

Krall, Eric A.; Rivera, Jesus; Wood, Marrisa; Overland, Alexandra E.; Seede, Raiyan A.; Rietema, Connor J.; Cerón, Maira R.; Hawks, Steven A.

doi:10.1002/adem.202401827

Title: A New Method for Creating Structured High-Performance Current Collectors for Electrochemical Applications

Journal Article · 17 November 2024 · Advanced Engineering Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202401827 · OSTI ID:2483754

Krall, Eric A. ^[1]; Rivera, Jesus ^[1]; Wood, Marrisa ^[1]; Overland, Alexandra E. ^[1]; Seede, Raiyan A. ^[1]; Rietema, Connor J. ^[1]; Cerón, Maira R. ^[1];

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

A significant challenge in many electrochemical systems is finding a stable, high-performing current collector material that is mechanically robust, adaptable in form factor, and free of precious metals. Titanium electrodes are robust in many of these regards but exhibit poor charge transfer performance due to self-passivation. Herein, a new materials processing paradigm based on the titanium/titanium nitride (Ti/TiN) system which allows for robust, stable, and low-resistance current collectors of arbitrary form factor is presented. Specifically, a gas-nitriding process for 3D-printed titanium electrodes that results in a 20-fold improvement of charge transfer characteristics relative to the untreated material is outlined. The ability to utilize 3D-structured current collectors with a net 40-fold improvement in performance over nonstructured electrodes is further demonstrated. This novel approach to creating electrochemical current collectors requires minimal laboratory resources and can be widely adapted for a variety of applications, including desalination, electrolysis, energy storage, and basic research. In conclusion, the work described herein provides both a means for accelerating research and opens the door to hierarchical tuneability for enhanced performance.

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Research Organization:: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC52-07NA27344

OSTI ID:: 2483754

Report Number(s):: LLNL--JRNL-867081; 1102190

Journal Information:: Advanced Engineering Materials, Journal Name: Advanced Engineering Materials Journal Issue: 24 Vol. 26; ISSN 1438-1656

Publisher:: WileyCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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