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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Sustainable Energy

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  • Aqueous organic redox flow batteries (AORFBs) are promising for energy storage due to cost, safety, and environmental benefits.
  • Development of stable, water-soluble active materials for neutral pH operation is crucial for AORFBs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel aqueous organometallic and all-organic active material for RFBs.
  • To evaluate the electrochemical performance and stability of sulfonated tryptanthrin (TRYP-SO3H) at neutral pH.

Main Methods:

  • Electrochemical measurements to assess redox properties of TRYP-SO3H.
  • Single cell tests using TRYP-SO3H as an anolyte with specified catholytes.
  • Long-term cycling tests to determine stability and efficiency.

Main Results:

  • Sulfonated tryptanthrin (TRYP-SO3H) demonstrated reversible electrochemical peaks at neutral pH.
  • Stable charge-discharge cycles were achieved using TRYP-SO3H with potassium ferrocyanide or disodium salt catholytes.
  • The aqueous all-organic RFB achieved a high cell voltage of 0.94 V and high energy efficiencies over 50 cycles.

Conclusions:

  • TRYP-SO3H is a stable and effective anolyte material for neutral pH AORFBs.
  • Aqueous all-organic RFBs utilizing TRYP-SO3H show significant potential for efficient energy storage.
  • This research advances the development of sustainable and cost-effective energy storage solutions.