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What is a flow battery?

Flow batteries have a storied history that dates back to the 1970s when researchers began experimenting with liquid-based energy storage solutions. The development of the Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) by Australian scientists marked a significant milestone, laying the foundation for much of the current technology in use today.

Are flow batteries suitable for large-scale energy storage?

Flow batteries have long been considered as a competitive candidate for large-scale energy storage owing to their advantages of high power density, long lifespan, and decoupling of energy density/power. However, high membrane and maintenance costs hinder their further development and application.

Are flow batteries scalable?

Scalability: One of the standout features of flow batteries is their inherent scalability. The energy storage capacity of a flow battery can be easily increased by adding larger tanks to store more electrolyte.

Are redox flow batteries a viable energy storage system?

Redox flow batteries are promising energy storage systems but are limited in part due to high cost and low availability of membrane separators. Here, authors develop a membrane-free, nonaqueous 3.5 V all-organic lithium-based battery and demonstrate its operation in both static and flow conditions.