CAE revolutionizes Ni-based Porous Electrode Manufacturing

Last month, the NICKEFFECT project hosted a webinar titled “How CAE Improves the Manufacturing Process of Ni-based Porous Electrodes”. Organized by project partner VUB, the session featured a presentation by Florin Muntean, Senior Engineer at Elsyca, who demonstrated the transformative power of advanced simulation tools in optimizing electrodeposition processes.

 

During the session, Florin Muntean showcased Elsyca’s specialized software, which is capable of simulating current distribution during the electrodeposition of porous nickel-based electrodes. He elaborated on how this powerful tool precisely predicts where and how much metal will deposit on complex electrode structures. This crucial capability allows researchers and engineers to identify regions with excessive or insufficient coating, enabling them to make timely adjustments to process parameters.

 

The presentation underscored the practical application of simulation within the NICKEFFECT project, where these innovative porous electrodes are being developed for various energy-related applications. The software demonstration highlighted several key capabilities:

 

• Detailed visualization: the ability to simulate current density throughout the electrode provides an in-depth understanding of deposition behavior, crucial for fine-tuning the manufacturing process.
• Process optimization: the software empowers users to adjust operational conditions to achieve uniform coating and the desired porosity, vital for the electrodes’ performance.
• Time and cost efficiency: by enabling virtual testing of designs, the need for repeated and often costly physical experiments is significantly minimized, accelerating development cycles.

 

By integrating CAE tools like Elsyca’s platform, NICKEFFECT researchers can significantly speed up the development of porous Ni-based electrodes and enhance their performance in electrochemical devices. This webinar unequivocally demonstrated that simulation is becoming an indispensable step in both electrode design and process optimization, propelling advancements in energy storage and conversion technologies.