Redox flow batteries — perspective means of electrochemical energy storage

Authors

  • Mykola Sakhnenko National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, 21, Frunze str., 61002, Kharkiv, Ukraine
  • Maryna Ved National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, 21, Frunze str., 61002, Kharkiv, Ukraine
  • Tetiana Bairachna National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, 21, Frunze str., 61002, Kharkiv, Ukraine
  • Oleksandr Shepelenko National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, 21, Frunze str., 61002, Kharkiv, Ukraine
  • Svitlana Ziubanova National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, 21, Frunze str., 61002, Kharkiv, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15587/2312-8372.2013.16245

Keywords:

energy storage, battery, electrolyte, electrode, catalytic activity, alloy

Abstract

The article comprises the overview of redox flow battery (RFB) technology. The RFBs are best known as perspective means of electrochemical energy storage to supplement such renewable but unfortunately intermittent and poorly predictable sources of energy as wind and/or solar energy. The description of RFB concept as well as its application, advantages and shortcomings in comparison with traditional lithium-based batteries are provided. The current state of research on RFBs is discussed. The list of redox couples and electrode materials used in RFBs and their performance characteristics are presented. The prospects for RFB improvement and further development are suggested and as a result the direction of scientific experiments is outlined.

Author Biographies

Mykola Sakhnenko, National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, 21, Frunze str., 61002, Kharkiv

Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Head of Department of Physical Chemistry

Maryna Ved, National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, 21, Frunze str., 61002, Kharkiv

Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor

Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry

Tetiana Bairachna, National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, 21, Frunze str., 61002, Kharkiv

Ph.D., associate researcher

Department of Physical Chemistry

Oleksandr Shepelenko, National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, 21, Frunze str., 61002, Kharkiv

Ph.D., associate researcher

Department of Physical Chemistry

Svitlana Ziubanova, National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, 21, Frunze str., 61002, Kharkiv

Associate researcher

Department of Physical Chemistry

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2013-07-24

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Sakhnenko, M., Ved, M., Bairachna, T., Shepelenko, O., & Ziubanova, S. (2013). Redox flow batteries — perspective means of electrochemical energy storage. Technology Audit and Production Reserves, 4(2(12), 22–24. https://doi.org/10.15587/2312-8372.2013.16245

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Vol. 4 No. 2(12) (2013): Technology audit and production reserves

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