Electrodes with Advanced Architecture

Embodiments of the present disclosure include a screen-printed anode with three or more layers, where each layer is printed with a different porosity to optimize the electrode for maximum capacity. Embodiments of the present disclosure include a screen-printed anode wherein the anode comprises graphite with a porosity of 100 μm and edge-to-edge differences of 200 to 400 μm. Embodiments of the present disclosure include a LI based cell comprising a screen-printed anode comprising graphite with at least one layer with a porosity of 100 μm and edge-to-edge differences of 200 to 400 μm; a screen printed cathode comprising a Li-based active material with a pore diameter of about 1000 μm.