Redox Flow Batteries

Renewables (wind, solar etc) are energy sources that are carbon emission free. To address the global warming problem, replacing our existing energy generation (mostly by fossil fuel) is an imperative.

Due to their intermittency of solar and wind, they need to be coupled with energy storage to be integrated into the grid. Low cost energy storage is the key to address this challenge. Among all energy storage technologies, redox flow battery stands out due to its low cost, scalability, and the ability to decouple energy from power.

Research highlights

Combining iodine chemistry with Mg anode, we demonstrated the first redox flow battery based on Mg chemistry, which shows a high rate performance. More.

By combining a Mg foil anode, a porous membrane and a polymer solution catholyte, we demonstrated the first Mg-polymer redox flow battery. More.