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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

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  • Redox-targeted flow batteries (RTFBs) offer potential for grid-scale energy storage.
  • Poor utilization of solid redox-active materials limits RTFB efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the effect of binder selection on solid booster utilization in RTFBs.
  • Determine the relationship between binder properties and reaction kinetics.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized LiFePO4/FePO4 composite boosters with various binders.
  • Evaluated booster utilization via galvanostatic cycling.
  • Analyzed reaction kinetics using in situ UV-Vis spectroscopy.
  • Assessed material porosity and hydrophilicity.

Main Results:

  • Binder hydrophilicity directly correlates with solid material utilization.
  • Non-fluorinated binders (polycaprolactone, cellulose acetate) showed up to 175% higher LiFePO4 conversion rates compared to PVDF.
  • Improved capacity utilization was observed at cycling rates up to 10 mA cm-2.

Conclusions:

  • Binder hydrophilicity is a critical design parameter for optimizing RTFB performance.
  • Non-fluorinated, biodegradable binders offer a sustainable and efficient alternative for RTFB booster formulations.
  • This research provides a direct pathway to enhance RTFB efficiency through binder engineering.