Abstract：As a new additive manufacturing technology, photocuring printing technology provides a new way for battery manufacturing. This paper introduces the current research status of photocuring technology in the battery field, describes the application of photocuring technology in battery materials such as conductive polymers, carbon-based materials, metal oxides, solid electrolyte materials, and separator materials, puts forward suggestions and prospects for the development of photocuring printing batteries, in order to provide reference for scientific researchers and technical personnel in related fields.
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