Adina Bernice Author

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Future electronics may be powered by a tiny 3D-printed battery.

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Adina Bernice

Mobile devices rely on energy storage, and there is a constant desire for smaller, yet more powerful batteries. Over the years, a lot of work has gone into researching new electrode materials, electrolytes, cell topologies, and fabrication methods in order to improve the electrochemical performance of batteries while lowering manufacturing costs. Simultaneously, 3D printing is transforming our society, and the technology is rapidly improving. It is quickly becoming the foundation for next-generation futuristic 3D printed energy systems, in which batteries and super-capacitors may be printed in nearly any shape. Manufacturers have had to design their products around the size and shape of commercially available batteries, which currently occupy the majority of space in modern electronic d... view more»

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