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Wanqiu Liu^1,2, Wenjing Lu^1,2, Huamin Zhang^1,3

¹Division of Energy Storage, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian, 116023, P.R. China.

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Summary

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Novel aqueous flow batteries (FBs), like zinc- and quinone-based systems, offer high energy density and safety for renewable energy storage. This review highlights their potential to overcome limitations of current technologies.

Keywords:

electrochemistry energy storage flow batteries organic-inorganic composites water chemistry

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Area of Science:

Electrochemistry
Materials Science
Energy Storage

Background:

Flow batteries (FBs) are crucial for integrating intermittent renewable energy sources.
Current FB systems face limitations in energy density and cost, hindering industrialization.
Novel aqueous FBs are being developed to address these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To review novel aqueous flow battery systems, focusing on zinc- and quinone-based chemistries.
To analyze their operating principles, advantages, drawbacks, and performance.
To summarize recent advancements and future research directions.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent scientific publications on novel aqueous flow batteries.
Comparative analysis of different FB systems, including zinc- and quinone-based.
Synthesis of information on performance, modifications, and future prospects.

Main Results:

Novel aqueous FBs, particularly zinc- and quinone-based systems, show promise for high energy density and safety.
Various modifications have been implemented to enhance the performance of these systems.
Key challenges and opportunities for future development are identified.

Conclusions:

Novel aqueous flow batteries represent a promising avenue for cost-effective and high-performance energy storage.
Continued research into materials and system design is essential for industrial viability.
This review provides guidance for developing next-generation aqueous FB technologies.