3D Electrode Structure Modeling for Accurate Digital Twin Matching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for forming three-dimensional electrode structures using digital twin technology fail to accurately match the actual electrode type and volume characteristics, leading to low systematicity in verification and structure formation.

Innovation Solution

A method involving setting a sample structure volume, forming an initial electrode structure, and verifying it by adjusting design parameters such as material type, content, shape, and mechanical properties, with a focus on reducing volume to achieve a 10% error ratio or less in structural parameters, and correcting angles based on error ratios to achieve a ±5% match with actual electrodes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If three-dimensional formation technology and three-dimensional reconstruction technology are combined to form an electrode structure, then a three-dimensional electrode structure can be formed, but the matching degree to the actual electrode is lowered and the structure reflecting the volume characteristics of the electrode cannot be formed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvematching degree to actual electrodeVSAvoidcomplexity of formation method
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a digital twin (virtual copy) of the actual electrode structure through three-dimensional reconstruction technology. This digital copy accurately reflects the volume characteristics and structural parameters of the real electrode, enabling precise modeling without requiring complex physical formation processes. The digital twin serves as a faithful reproduction that maintains all essential geometric and structural properties of the original electrode.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms physical electrode parameters (volume, shape, structural characteristics) into digital model parameters through systematic measurement and reconstruction. By changing the representation from physical to digital domain, the method preserves all volume characteristics while simplifying the formation process. The digital model allows direct manipulation and verification of structural parameters without physical constraints.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of manufacture

If the electrode structure is formed in the same manner regardless of the type of electrode, then the formation process is simplified, but the matching degree to the actual electrode is lowered

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of formation processVSAvoidmatching degree to actual electrode
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent develops a universal digital twin formation methodology that can be applied to any electrode type (lithium-ion, solid-state, flow batteries, etc.). The same three-dimensional reconstruction and digital modeling process works across different electrode technologies, providing both simplicity and accuracy. The method adapts to various electrode geometries and materials through parameter customization rather than process modification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If the volume of the electrode structure is reduced, then the computational efficiency is improved, but the structural parameters such as tortuosity and specific surface area become inaccurate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputational efficiencyVSAvoidaccuracy of structural parameters
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by creating a digital twin that includes only the essential structural parameters needed for analysis (tortuosity, specific surface area, volume ratio) rather than attempting to model every detail of the electrode. This selective modeling approach maintains accuracy for the critical parameters while reducing overall computational complexity. The digital twin captures sufficient detail to preserve structural parameter accuracy without requiring excessive computational resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS20260010702A1Method of Forming Three-Dimensional Electrode Structure
Publication Date: 2026.01.08 LG ENERGY SOLUTION LTD
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AI summary

A method of forming an analytical three-dimensional electrode structure includes setting a sample electrode structure volume, forming an initial electrode structure having the sample electrode structure volume, and verifying the initial electrode structure. Also provided is a hardware device in which the method is stored. The method effectively forms an electrode structure with an excellent matching degree to an actual electrode. The method forms an electrode structure in which the type and volume characteristics of the actual electrode are appropriately reflected. The method forms such an electrode structure simply, quickly, and efficiently.