Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Porous Components in Electrochemical Systems
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 292
Special Issue Editors
Interests: porous media; electrochemistry; energy materials; fluid mechanics; solid mechanics; renewable energy
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: metal additive manufacturing; powder metallurgy; material development; multimaterial
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Electrochemical energy and conversion devices, such as fuel cells, electrolyzers and batteries, are expected to play a key role in the decarbonization of the energy system during this century. Additive manufacturing of metallic porous components is a powerful approach for the design of tailored components to reduce electrical contact resistances, enhance two-phase transport, improve mechanical integrity, and create durable interfaces, among other benefits. This trend is reflected in the exponential growth of the number of publications related to “printed electrochemical devices” in the last decade. Additive manufacturing can also provide the following innovative solutions along the value chain for the design of next-generation electrochemical devices: (1) complex geometries, design freedom, fast prototyping, cost-efficiency, automated fabrication, and material saving; (2) the integration of modeling and numerical methods in the design cycle; (3) high performance and extended durability; and (4) a ubiquitous availability. Meeting these goals is crucial to increasing the competitiveness of electrochemical devices against other alternatives while creating a more sustainable society.
Dr. Pablo Á. García Salaberri
Guest Editor
Dr. Julia Ureña Alcázar
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- additive manufacturing
- electrochemical devices
- metals
- porous media
- performance
- durability
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