研究目的
Investigating the fabrication of highly porous carbonous electrodes using selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing and the correlation between graphite content and conductivity.
研究成果
The SLS 3D printing technique enables the fabrication of highly customizable porous carbonous electrodes with desired chemical, physical, mechanical, and flow-through properties. The method allows for fine-tuning of mechanical parameters and conductivity by altering the supporting matrix material and printing conditions. Future studies could explore other additives and polymers to further enhance electrode properties.
研究不足
The study focused on graphite as the additive and common polymers as matrices, which may limit the applicability to other materials. The conductivity of the printed electrodes is lower than that of pure graphite pellets, indicating room for improvement in material customization.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Utilized SLS 3D printing to fabricate electrodes from mixtures of graphite powder and polymer powders (polyamide-12, polystyrene, or polyurethane). Varied graphite concentration between 5 and 40 wt % to study its impact on conductivity.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Electrodes with different shapes and sizes were designed for various analytical experiments. Square- and rectangle-shaped electrodes were used for resistance measurements and imaging, while cylinder-shaped electrodes were prepared for X-ray tomography analysis.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Used a Sharebot SnowWhite SLS 3D printer, synthetic graphite powder (<20 μm), and polymer powders (polyamide-12, polystyrene, or polyurethane) with average particle diameters of 50 μm.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Adjusted printing parameters (layer thickness, laser power, printing speed) for each graphite/matrix system. Conducted SEM, HIM, and X-ray tomography to study physical properties.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Conductivity measurements were performed using a Keithley 6517A electrometer/high resistance meter. Analyzed SEM, HIM, and X-ray tomography images to assess graphite distribution and porosity.
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synthetic graphite powder
<20 μm
Sigma-Aldrich
Used as a conductive additive in the printing material mixture.
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Keithley 6517A electrometer/high resistance meter
6517A
Keithley
Used to measure the resistance of the printed electrodes at room temperature.
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Carl Zeiss ORION NanoFab instrument
ORION NanoFab
Carl Zeiss
Used for helium ion microscopy (HIM) imaging of the electrodes.
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Zeiss EVO-50XVP instrument
EVO-50XVP
Zeiss
Used for scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging of the electrodes.
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Sharebot SnowWhite SLS 3D printer
Sharebot
Used for the fabrication of highly porous carbonous electrodes through selective laser sintering.
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polyamide-12 powder
average particle diameters of 50 μm
ADVANC3D Materials
Used as a supporting matrix in the printing material mixture.
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polystyrene powder
average particle diameters of 50 μm
ADVANC3D Materials
Used as a supporting matrix in the printing material mixture.
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polyurethane powder
average particle diameters of 50 μm
ADVANC3D Materials
Used as a supporting matrix in the printing material mixture to produce flexible electrodes.
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SkyScan 1172 microtomograph
1172
SkyScan
Used for X-ray tomographic imaging of the electrodes.
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