RFB anolyte and catholyte solutions are stored in separate reservoirs, and the amount of electrical energy the batteries can handle increases with the size of the reservoirs. Researchers have identified a technique that will improve the energy density and stability of redox flow batteries ( RFBs ) . Scientists from Stanford and Utah universities tested 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 parameters likely to optimise an electrolyte ’s properties . One experiment with an anolyte yielded 10 % higher energy density and greatly improved stability . 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 Stanford and Utah universities tested 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 parameters likely to optimise an electrolyte ’s properties . One experiment with an anolyte yielded 10 % higher energy density and greatly improved stability . RFBs have been used mainly to provide grid - scale energy storage .