Five‐Axis Curved‐Surface Multi‐Material Printing on Conformal Surface to Construct Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Battery Modules

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Compact batteries and electronic devices offer a plethora of advantages, including space optimization, portability, integration capability, responsiveness, and reliability. These attributes are crucial technical enablers for the design and implementation of various electronic devices and systems within scientific exploration. Thus, the group harnesses additive manufacturing technology, specifically utilizing five-axis curved-surface multi-material printing equipment, to fabricate aqueous zinc-ion batteries with tungsten-doped manganese dioxide cathode for enhanced adaptability and customization. The five-axis linkage motion system facilitates shorter ion transportation paths for compact batteries and ensures precise and efficient molding of non-developable curved surfaces. Afterward, the compact cell is integrated with a printed nano-silver serpentine resistor temperature sensor, and an integrated functional circuit is created using intense-pulse sintering. Incorporating an emitting Light Emitting Diode (LED) allows temperature measurement through variations in LED brightness. The energy storage module with a high degree of conformity on the carrier surface has the advantages of small size and improved space utilization. The capability to produce Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) on curved surfaces presents new avenues for innovation in energy storage technologies, paving the way for the realization of flexible and conformal power sources.

Source: Advanced Materials

DOI: 10.1002/adma.202408475

Authors: Fanbo Meng, Yujin Ren, Bu Ping, Jin Huang, Peng Li, Xihao Chen, Ning Wang, Hui Li, Lei Zhang, Siwen Zhang, Yingfang Hu, Zhi Gen Yu, Bosi Yin, Tianyi Ma

Institutions: Xidian University, Liaoning University, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Xihua University, RMIT University, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Institute of High Performance Computing

Language: English

Topic: Advanced battery technologies research

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,780

Funders: Australian Government, European Commission, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Cooperative Research Centres, Australian Government Department of Industry, Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province, Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province, Department of Education of Liaoning Province, Liaoning University, Australian Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W4402269059