| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2023 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2023)
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| Symposium
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2023 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2023)
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| Presentation Title |
Additive Manufacturing of Shape-conforming Battery Components from Lunar and Martian Soil |
| Author(s) |
Alexis Maurel, Ana C. Martinez, Sina Bakhtar Chavari, Bharat Yelamanchi, Cameroun Sherrard, Pedro Cortes, Eric MacDonald |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Alexis Maurel |
| Abstract Scope |
Vat photopolymerization (VPP) 3D printing enables the manufacturing of customized and shape-conformable energy storage devices that can be used in various applications, including portable power devices, rovers, and drones, ultimately supporting NASA's human missions in space, on the Moon, and Mars. Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries because the Lunar and Martian regolith contain more abundant SIB materials and precursors, making them a viable option for in-situ resource utilization. In this presentation, the development and VPP printing of TiO2-based and hard carbon-based composite photocurable resins will be discussed. The impact of 3D printed negative electrode design and thermal post-processing on the final SIB electrochemical performance and mechanical integrity of the printed items will also be addressed. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |