Composition of the all-vanadium liquid flow energy storage system

What is the structure of a vanadium flow battery (VRB)?

The structure is shown in the figure. The key components of VRB, such as electrode, ion exchange membrane, bipolar plate and electrolyte, are used as inputs in the model to simulate the establishment of all vanadium flow battery energy storage system with different requirements (Fig. 3 ).

What is a vanadium redox flow battery?

All vanadium liquid flow battery is a kind of energy storage medium which can store a lot of energy. It has become the mainstream liquid current battery with the advantages of long cycle life, high security and reusable resources, and is widely used in the power field. The vanadium redox flow battery is a “liquid-solid-liquid” battery.

How does vanadium permeability affect energy storage time?

The diffusion of V ions from one half-cell to the other leads to discharge of the battery and, thus, determines the energy storage time of the battery. Extensive research has shown that cationic membranes are susceptible to V permeability due to their attraction of the V species.

Why is ion exchange membrane important in a vanadium redox flow battery?

The ion exchange membrane not only separates the positive and negative electrolytes of the same single cell to avoid short circuits, but also conducts cations and/or anions to achieve a current loop, which plays a decisive role in the coulombic efficiency and energy efficiency of the vanadium redox flow battery.

What is the electrolyte of the All-vanadium redox flow battery?

The electrolyte of the all-vanadium redox flow battery is the charge and discharge reactant of the all-vanadium redox flow battery. The concentration of vanadium ions in the electrolyte and the volume of the electrolyte affect the power and capacity of the battery. There are four valence states of vanadium ions in the electrolyte.

Why does a vanadium electrolyte deteriorate a battery membrane?

Exposure of the polymeric membrane to the highly oxidative and acidic environment of the vanadium electrolyte can result in membrane deterioration. This is due to the oxidative attack on the membrane by the vanadium ions. Furthermore, poor membrane selectivity towards vanadium permeability can lead to faster discharge times of the battery.