3D Printing for Energy-Based Applications

Abstract

3D printing has transitioned from the commercial and educational sectors toward tools for materials science. The technologies available for 3D printing have evolved rapidly, facilitating the incorporation of new materials and functionalities into filaments and resins. As the cost of 3D printing decreases, and the technologies supporting high-resolution printing become industry standard, the push toward 4D printing, a subcategory of 3D printing, that enables the fabrication of components through multiple techniques and materials will transform the energy sector. 3D printing is no longer limited to the use of plastics, and the fabrication of metal, graphene, and hybrid architectures for use as electrodes is