Laser manufacturing in energy storage

How a laser process is optimized for energy storage devices?

For a given energy storage device (SC or battery), once the fabrication technique is selected, the process is optimized by changing the laser and processing parameters. More than one type of laser processing method can be applied in the device fabrication sequence.

Can laser processing improve energy storage and conversion?

Specifically, the structural defects, heterostructures, and integrated electrode architectures, all of which have been actively pursued for energy storage and conversion in recent years, can be facilely, efficiently, and controllably modulated by laser processing.

Can laser irradiation regulate energy storage and conversion materials?

Here, the recent efforts on regulating energy storage and conversion materials using laser irradiation are comprehensively summarized. The uniqueness of laser irradiation, such as rapid heating and cooling, excellent controllability, and low thermal budget, is highlighted to shed some light on the further development of this emerging field.

How does laser processing work?

During laser processing, the material is suddenly exposed to high levels of concentrated energy. The electrons from the material that absorb the incident photons become excited, interacting through complex dynamics with the atomic lattice in a characteristic timescale.

Can laser processing be used on flexible substrates?

Furthermore, laser processing can be applied to flexible substrates, preserving their structural integrity, something which is not possible (or very difficult) when using other synthesis routes . During laser processing, the material is suddenly exposed to high levels of concentrated energy.

Can a laser drying process save energy?

When battery electrodes are dried, a laser process opens up a large potential for energy savings since its energy input is far more effi cient than that of conventional drying in a continuous furnace.