Recent advances in material chemistry for zinc enabled redox flow batteries. Issue 1 (4th January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhao, Qing‐Yuan; Yin, Guang‐Yuan; Liu, Yi‐Feng; Tang, Rui‐Ren; Wu, Xiong‐Wei; Zeng, Xian‐Xiang
• Is Part Of: Carbon neutralization. Volume 2:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 90
• Page End: 114
• Publication Date: 2023-01-04
• Subjects: cathode -- current collector -- redox flow battery -- separator -- zinc anode; Carbon sequestration; Carbon dioxide mitigation; Carbon dioxide -- Environmental aspects; Clean energy; Periodicals; 363.73874
• DOI: 10.1002/cnl2.43
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2769-3325

Abstract

Abstract: The pursuit of green and sustainable energy is a long‐term goal for modern society and people's life. Particularly under the context of carbon neutralization, decarbonization has become a consensus and propels the turning of research enthusiasm to explore new materials and chemistries for energy conversion and storage at a low expenditure. Zinc (Zn) enabled redox flow batteries (RFBs) are competitive candidates to fulfill the requirements of large‐scale energy storage at the power generation side and customer end. Considering the explosive growth, this review summarizes recent advances in material chemistry for zinc‐based RFBs, covering the cathodic redox pairs of metal ions, chalcogens, halogens, and organic molecules. After a brief introduction of common issues for Zn 2+ /Zn conversion reaction at the anode side, the focus is devoted to expounding challenges of redox species and possible problem‐solving strategies at the cathode side. Besides, the auxiliary components of separator and current collector are also discussed for achieving optimal RFBs' performance. At last, the conclusion and outlook of future endeavor for Zn‐based RFBs implementation are put forward. Abstract : Zinc enabled redox flow batteries are promising candidates of large‐scale energy storage for green energy to attain the target of carbon neutralization, triggering vast research enthusiasm. Recent advances in material chemistry for this topic are summarized, covering challenges and tactics at zinc anode, cathode, and critical auxiliary components for achieving practical performance. Future endeavors are also put forward.