The development of high energy density redox flow batteries

doi:10.3969/j.issn.2095-4239.2015.05.003

Abstract

Abstract: Redox flow battery (RFB) is an important type of electrochemical device for large-scale stationary energy storage. The most intriguing advantage of RFB is the decoupled energy storage and power generation of the system. It shows great promises for grid and for distributed energy storage from renewable resources. In this article, the development and prospects of high energy density RFBs are briefly reviewed, with special emphasis on the recently developed redox flow lithium battery.

Key words: redox flow battery, energy density, redox targeting reaction, redox flow lithium battery

CLC Number:

TM911

JIA Chuankun, WANG Qing. The development of high energy density redox flow batteries[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2015, 4(5): 467-475.

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