Electrochemical cells, and more specifically, release systems for the fabrication of electrochemical cells are described. In particular, release layer arrangements, assemblies, methods and compositions that facilitate the fabrication of
electrochemical cell components, such as electrodes, are presented. In some embodiments, methods of fabricating an
electrode involve the use of a release layer to separate portions of the
electrode from a carrier substrate on which the
electrode was fabricated. For example, an intermediate electrode
assembly may include, in sequence, an electroactive material layer, a
current collector layer, a release layer, and a carrier substrate. The carrier substrate can facilitate handling of the electrode during fabrication and / or
assembly, but may be released from the electrode prior to commercial use.