Principal Investigators: Panat, Rahul
University: Carnegie Mellon University
Industry Partners: Power 3D Inc.
A collaboration between Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Power 3D Inc. aims to develop a scalable and low-cost manufacturing process for ultra-thick electrode (UTE) Li-ion batteries using nanoparticle 3D printing. This research builds upon an existing partnership between CMU and Power 3D Inc. and aims to use high-speed Aerosol Jet 3D printing and low-cost extrusion printing to increase volumetric capacity by >50% and increase throughput by 12× (via high-speed printing). Success of the project will accelerate the Commonwealth's transition to a green and sustainable economic future. The research will be carried out using a systematic technical approach involving clearly delineated tasks. The proposed project will utilize the knowledge base and talent available in Pennsylvania’s institutions of higher education to develop technologies that will create high-paying green jobs in the manufacturing industry, train the next generation of workforce, and improve the Commonwealth’s economic competitiveness.