Understanding conductivity and porosity in metal 3D printed parts

Electrical Conductivity and Porosity in Stainless Steel 316L Scaffolds for Electrochemical Devices Fabricated Using Selective Laser Sintering

Khairul Amilin Ibrahim, Billy Wu, Nigel P. Brandon,
Materials & Design, Available online 26 May 2016, ISSN 0264-1275

Keywords: Porous electrode; Laser sintering; Binding mechanism; Electrical conductivity

By varying the laser power during the direct metal laser sintering process, we can create porous structures which are suitable for electrochemical devices such as batteries and fuel cells. Here we investigate the relationship between laser power, porosity and electrical conductivity