Advances in electrodeposition for engineering functional electrodes in energy storage devices

Document Type

Review

Publication Date

3-1-2026

Abstract

Energy storage devices (ESDs) play the essential role in recent modern technologies that enable to bridge the gap between energy generation and demand. The overall performance of these devices is highly determined by the electrodes, especially the electroactive materials deposited on current collector surfaces. As binder-free electrodes have been favored in the literature due to the elimination of insulating binders, various methods have been used to fabricate these electrodes. Among all fabrication methods, electrodeposition has gained significant attention owing to its ease of synthesis, low cost, and environmentally friendly. Herein, this review provides a comprehensive overview of electrodeposition technique for electrode fabrication in ESDs, including the types of electroactive materials for different device and the mechanism involved in their deposition. The dimension, morphology, and structure of deposited electroactive materials can be varied by using different types of electrodeposition methods and by adjusting synthesis parameters. Furthermore, this review highlights the importance of electrodeposition as a scalable and sustainable approach for the fabrication of binder-free electrodes. Additionally, future research directions for this technique should focus on scalability, industrial applicability, and sustainability to further enhance its suitability for industrial-scale production and its potential role in commercializing ESDs. Despite the challenges present in the electrodeposition fabrication process, this method still holds key benefits that make it well-suited for the industrial application. Hence, by addressing these challenges, electrodeposition can accelerate its transition from lab-scale to industrial-scale production, facilitating the development of high-performing, cost-effective, and sustainable next-generation ESDs.

Publication Title

Materials Today Chemistry

DOI

10.1016/j.mtchem.2026.103468

Volume

52

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