Electrolytes for vanadium redox flow batteries

Xiongwei Wu, Jun Liu, Xiaojuan Xiang, Jie Zhang, Junping Hu, Yuping Wu

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Abstract

Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRBs) are one of the most practical candidates for large-scale energy storage. Its electrolyte as one key component can intensively influence its electrochemical performance. Recently, much significant research has been carried out to improve the properties of the electrolytes. In this review, we present the optimization on vanadium electrolytes with sulfuric acid as a supporting electrolyte and their effects on the electrochemical performance of VRBs. In addition, other kinds of supporting electrolytes for VRBs are also discussed. Prospective for future development is also proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)661-669
Number of pages9
JournalPure and Applied Chemistry
Volume86
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Electrolyte
  • Energy storage
  • NMS-IX
  • Supporting electrolyte
  • Vanadium redox flow batteries

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