Energy storage negative electrode material equipment manufacturing

Can advanced electrode processing reduce energy usage and material waste?

In this Review, we discuss advanced electrode processing routes (dry processing, radiation curing processing, advanced wet processing and 3D-printing processing) that could reduce energy usage and material waste.

What is electrode processing?

Electrode processing is a key LIB manufacturing step that has an impact on the electrochemical performance, manufacturing cost and energy consumption. Developing advanced electrode processing strategies is essential to achieve processing facileness, affordability and scalability.

What is a battery electrode manufacturing procedure?

The electrode manufacturing procedure is as follows: battery constituents, which include (but are not necessarily limited to) the active material, conductive additive, and binder, are homogenized in a solvent. These components contribute to the capacity and energy, electronic conductivity, and mechanical integrity of the electrode.

Is high-throughput electrode processing necessary for lithium-ion battery market demand?

High-throughput electrode processing is needed to meet lithium-ion battery market demand. This Review discusses the benefits and drawbacks of advanced electrode processing methods, including aqueous, dry, radiation curing and 3D-printing processing methods.

What are advanced electrode processing strategies?

Compared with conventional routes, advanced electrode processing strategies can be more affordable and less energy-intensive and generate less waste. Electrode architectures can be tailored through advanced wet processing to improve charge and discharge rate performance, at the expense of increased manufacturing cost.

How can electrode architectures be tailored?

Electrode architectures can be tailored through advanced wet processing to improve charge and discharge rate performance, at the expense of increased manufacturing cost. Dry processing can simplify the electrode manufacturing process with lower manufacturing costs (~11.5%) and energy consumption (>46% lower).