International Journal

3D printed energy devices: generation, conversion, and storage
Author
Jin-ho Son, Hongseok Kim, Yoonseob Choi & Howon Lee*
Journal
Microsystems & Nanoengineering
Vol
10
Page
93
Year
2024
File
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The energy devices for generation, conversion, and storage of electricity are widely used across diverse aspects of human life and various industry. Three-dimensional (3D) printing has emerged as a promising technology for the fabrication of energy devices due to its unique capability of manufacturing complex shapes across different length scales. 3D-printed energy devices can have intricate 3D structures for significant performance enhancement, which are otherwise impossible to achieve through conventional manufacturing methods. Furthermore, recent progress has witnessed that 3D-printed energy devices with micro-lattice structures surpass their bulk counterparts in terms of mechanical properties as well as electrical performances. While existing literature focuses mostly on specific aspects of individual printed energy devices, a brief overview collectively covering the wide landscape of energy applications is lacking. This review provides a concise summary of recent advancements of 3D-printed energy devices. We classify these devices into three functional categories; generation, conversion, and storage of energy, offering insight on the recent progress within each category. Furthermore, current challenges and future prospects associated with 3D-printed energy devices are discussed, emphasizing their potential to advance sustainable energy solutions.