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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

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  • Aqueous metal complexes are crucial for electrochemical investigations.
  • Redox flow batteries (RFBs) offer promising energy storage solutions.
  • Challenges exist in optimizing aqueous electrolytes for high performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify pitfalls in electrochemical studies of aqueous metal complexes.
  • To advocate for bulk electrolysis in RFBs for electrolyte analysis.
  • To guide the development of next-generation aqueous RFB electrolytes.

Main Methods:

  • Demonstration of lab-scale redox flow battery (RFB) operation.
  • Assembly and cycling of RFB using commercially available materials.
  • Electrolyte analysis using bulk electrolysis techniques.

Main Results:

  • Established a baseline performance using a vanadium electrolyte in an RFB.
  • Addressed misconceptions regarding the thermodynamic window for water splitting.
  • Showcased the potential of metal-chelate complexes for tailorable aqueous electrolytes.

Conclusions:

  • Bulk electrolysis in RFBs is a valuable tool for electrolyte evaluation.
  • Next-generation aqueous electrolytes are needed to overcome limitations of current systems.
  • Metal-chelate complexes offer a path toward advanced aqueous RFB electrolytes.