| abstract |
An exfoliation system for making electrochemical cells and more particularly electrochemical cells is described. In particular, release layer arrangements, assemblies, methods and compositions are shown to facilitate the fabrication of electrochemical cell components such as electrodes. In some embodiments, the method of making the electrode includes the use of a release layer to separate the electrode portion from the carrier substrate on which the electrode is made. For example, the intermediate electrode assembly may include an electroactive material layer, a current collector, a release layer, and a carrier substrate in this order. The carrier substrate can facilitate handling of the electrode during fabrication and / or assembly, but may be peeled from the electrode prior to actual use. |