Abstract
In current research, electrochemical energy storage systems have gaining interest because they constitute an essential element in the development of sustainable energy technologies [1,2]. Among them, rechargeable flow batteries (RFBs) are one of the most promising technology for the integration in grid-connected electricity, especially if combined with unpredictable and intermittent renewable energy sources, due to their high efficiency, power/energy independent sizing and room temperature operation [3]. At the moment, among all RFBs systems, the most investigated and advanced technology is the vanadium based RFB, characterized by an energy efficiency equal to 80% and energy density ranging 15-45 Wh/l [4]. However, nowadays the main bulk of research is focused on finding an economically convenient and technically competitive flow battery chemistry, able to ensure long lifetime and high energy efficiency [5,6]. In this study, a zinc-iron RFB with low cost and high energy density will be presented. In particular, inorganic electrolytes based on high soluble salts have been developed, achieving a charge density of 30-70 Wh/l. Moreover, in order to enhance the capacity of Zn-Fe flow battery, the use of slurry electrodes to decuple capacity from the power rating have been studied. The combination of high energy efficiency of the Zn-Fe RFB with its ability to withstand a large number of charge/discharge cycles and the low cost, makes this battery system suitable for energy storage applications. References P. Alotto, M. Guarnieri, and F. Moro. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 29 (2014): 325-335.A. Z. Weber, M.M. Mench,, J.P. Meyers, P.N. Ross, J.T. Gostick and Q. Liu. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry (2011), 41(10), 1137.G. Kear, A.A Shah, and F.C. Walsh. International journal of energy research, (2012), 36(11), 1105-1120.C. Ding, H. Zhang, X. Li, T. Liu, and F. Xing. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, (2013), 4(8), 1281-1294.C- Xie, Y. Duan, W. Xu, H. Zhang, and X Li. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, (2017) 56(47), 14953-14957.S. Selverston, R. F. Savinell, and J. S. Wainright. Journal of The Electrochemical Society 164.6 (2017): A1069-A1075.
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