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Title: Challenge-driven printing strategies toward high-performance solid-state lithium batteries

Abstract

Solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs) are promising candidates for replacing traditional liquid-based Li-ion batteries and revolutionizing battery systems for electric vehicles and portable devices. However, longstanding issues such as form factors, interfacial contact resistance, balance between ion conductivity and mechanical strength, and manufacturing processability limit their applications. In this review we present how advanced printing technologies can help to mitigate typical problems in main components of SSLBs and improve device performance. Here we first introduce the common printing techniques for energy storage devices, then focus on the issues and corresponding printing strategies for anodes, cathodes, and solid-state electrolytes to guide the construction of energy-dense, free-form SSLBs. The features and effects of the printed structures are emphasized, as well. We conclude by discussing the problems associated with printing technologies and the potential research directions for printed solid-state batteries.

Authors:
 [1]; ORCiD logo [1]; ORCiD logo [1]
  1. Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States); Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Lemont, IL (United States)
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE; National Science Foundation (NSF)
OSTI Identifier:
1903786
Grant/Contract Number:  
AC02-06CH11357; NSF CMMI-2037026
Resource Type:
Accepted Manuscript
Journal Name:
Journal of Materials Chemistry. A
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 10; Journal Issue: 6; Journal ID: ISSN 2050-7488
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
25 ENERGY STORAGE

Citation Formats

Wang, Jing, Huang, Xingkang, and Chen, Junhong. Challenge-driven printing strategies toward high-performance solid-state lithium batteries. United States: N. p., 2022. Web. doi:10.1039/d1ta09322c.
Wang, Jing, Huang, Xingkang, & Chen, Junhong. Challenge-driven printing strategies toward high-performance solid-state lithium batteries. United States. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1ta09322c
Wang, Jing, Huang, Xingkang, and Chen, Junhong. Fri . "Challenge-driven printing strategies toward high-performance solid-state lithium batteries". United States. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1ta09322c. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1903786.
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abstractNote = {Solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs) are promising candidates for replacing traditional liquid-based Li-ion batteries and revolutionizing battery systems for electric vehicles and portable devices. However, longstanding issues such as form factors, interfacial contact resistance, balance between ion conductivity and mechanical strength, and manufacturing processability limit their applications. In this review we present how advanced printing technologies can help to mitigate typical problems in main components of SSLBs and improve device performance. Here we first introduce the common printing techniques for energy storage devices, then focus on the issues and corresponding printing strategies for anodes, cathodes, and solid-state electrolytes to guide the construction of energy-dense, free-form SSLBs. The features and effects of the printed structures are emphasized, as well. We conclude by discussing the problems associated with printing technologies and the potential research directions for printed solid-state batteries.},
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year = {Fri Jan 07 00:00:00 EST 2022},
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