Work

Perspectives on aqueous organic redox flow batteries

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Aqueous organic redox flow batteries (AORFBs) have pioneered new routes for large-scale energy storage. The tunable nature of redox-active organic molecules provides a robust foundation for creating innovative AORFBs with exceptional performance. Molecular engineering endows various organic molecules with considerable advantages in solubility, stability, and redox potential . Advanced characterizations have enabled a comprehensive understanding of the redox reaction and degradation mechanisms of these organic molecules. Computational chemistry and machine learning have guided the development of new organic molecules. The practical application of AORFBs will depend on the complementary efforts of multiple parties. This paper consolidates the current design principles of molecular engineering, degradation mechanisms, characterization techniques, and the utilization of computational chemistry. It also offers perspectives and forecasts the necessary attributes and strategic efforts for the next-generation AORFBs, aiming to provide the research community with a deeper understanding.

Source: Green Energy & Environment

DOI: 10.1016/j.gee.2024.08.003

Authors: Fulong Zhu, Qiliang Chen, Yongzhu Fu

Institution: Zhengzhou University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced battery technologies research

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China