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Nature-inspired 3D printing could improve large-scale renewable energy storage
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
University of Waterloo researchers developed 3D-printed electrodes inspired by natural geometries to improve redox flow batteries, enhancing safe, large-scale renewable energy storage by optimizing fluid flow and energy-storing reactions.
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You can leverage 3D printing to craft safer energy storage components with precise control over electrode structure, unlocking new performance gains in renewable energy storage solutions.
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