Ionic Liquid-Based Redox Flow Batteries
摘要
Redox Flow Batteries (RFBs) are a versatile and scalable option for energy storage, essential for balancing renewable energy sources and grid stability. This chapter explores the role of ionic liquids (ILs) in enhancing the performance of RFBs, focusing on their potential to overcome conventional limitations. We provide a comprehensive overview of various RFB types, including All-Vanadium, Zinc-Bromine, Iron-Chromium, Aqueous Organic, Metal-Air, Semi-Solid, Solar, and Solid Mediated Flow Batteries, highlighting the unique advantages and challenges associated with each. The integration of novel ILs into these systems offers significant benefits, such as improved electrochemical stability, enhanced solubility of redox-active species, and increased energy density. However, ILs also present challenges related to cost, viscosity, and environmental impact which has been discussed here. The chapter concludes with a discussion on future innovations in ILs, emphasizing the need for cost-effective, high-performance, eco-friendly electrolytes to drive the next generation of RFB technologies.