Researchers have identified a technique that will improve the energy density and stability of redox flow batteries (RFBs). Scientists from Michigan and Utah universities synthesised nonaqueous electrolyte candidates and measured their redox potentials and decomposition rates before performing multidimensional analysis calculations that allowed them to predict the electronic and structural modifications likely to optimise an electrolyte candidate. One experiment showed an anolyte yielded 10% higher energy density and greatly improved stability. (J. Am. RFBs have been used mainly to provide grid-scale energy storage.
Researchers have identified a technique that will improve the energy density and stability of redox flow batteries (RFBs). Scientists from Michigan and Utah universities synthesised nonaqueous electrolyte candidates and measured their redox potentials and decomposition rates before performing multidimensional analysis calculations that allowed them to predict the electronic and structural modifications likely to optimise an electrolyte candidate. One experiment showed an anolyte yielded 10% higher energy density and greatly improved stability. RFBs have been used mainly to provide grid-scale energy storage.