Increasing energy demands and resource limitations make sustainable energy research crucial, leading to a focus on innovative solutions like additive manufacturing for energy devices.
The use of 3D printing allows for the creation of custom-shaped electrodes and storage devices with optimized designs that enhance surface area and conductivity of active materials.
By employing water-based thermoresponsive inks, this technology enables the simultaneous fabrication of materials like reduced chemically modified graphene and copper for high-performance energy storage solutions, setting the stage for advanced electrochemical applications.