A team led by scientists at the University of Glasgow has developed a new production method for 3D printed lithium batteries. The process uses a water-based additive manufacturing method to create battery cells that have micro- and nanoscale pores. These pores increase the electrode's surface area, and the researchers were able to tailor the size of the pore to suit a particular customer's needs. Additionally, they were able to control the materials used in the process, making the battery even more environmentally friendly.

The new method is capable of producing high-capacity batteries that are lightweight and durable. It is made of widely available materials, including silicon, metals, and polymers. The battery cells produced by this method can be made in smaller sizes, which could save the company a significant amount of money. The new 3D-printed technology could be ready for commercial production within four years. However, the technology requires further research to understand how it works and how it can be applied to various applications.

The three elements of a lithium-ion battery are traditionally manufactured separately. The 3D-printed components are stacked and bonded together inside a casing. A Swiss firm, Blackstone Resources AG, has announced that it has begun the production of 3D printed batteries. They hope to take on the electric vehicle market, which is estimated to be worth a billion dollars a year. They also expect the technology to be ready for commercialization in four years.

The new process can be used to create battery components, as well as rechargeable ones. The 3D-printed batteries can be manufactured in a range of materials, including metals. A lithium-ion battery with this method would be lightweight and reusable. This technology could also be used for manufacturing other products, including cars. The researchers at Blackstone Resources AG hope to produce high-capacity, reliable lithium-ion batteries at affordable costs.

A Swiss Holding company has demonstrated the 3D-printed technology for lithium-ion batteries. The company has started production in Germany on a 3D-printed LFP cell using material from IBU-Tec. The cell achieves a capacity of up to two20 Wh/kg, compared to 166 Wh/kg for conventionally manufactured cells. The development of battery-printing technology is crucial for the future of energy storage and the environment.

In addition to the electrolyte, 3D printers are also capable of creating the three electrodes needed for a lithium-ion battery. Currently, lithium-ion batteries are made by manufacturing these elements separately and then combining them in a casing. This process can save up to 70% of the manufacturer's CAPEX. These cells can also be manufactured in a wide range of shapes and sizes.