Binder-Coated Carbon Cloth Electrodes for All-Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

Caiado, Ashley A.; Chaurasia, Shabdiki; Aravamuthan, Sundar Rajan; Roy, Aaron; Inalpolat, Murat; Agar, Ertan

doi:10.1149/1945-7111/ad9ad5

Title: Binder-Coated Carbon Cloth Electrodes for All-Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

Journal Article · 17 December 2024 · Journal of the Electrochemical Society

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/ad9ad5 · OSTI ID:2482590

Caiado, Ashley A.;

; Aravamuthan, Sundar Rajan; Roy, Aaron;

;

Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) are a promising solution for integrating intermittent renewable energy sources into the existing power grid. However, enhancing the electrochemical performance of VRFBs is critical for their widespread adoption in grid-scale energy storage. This study investigates the impact of adding a porous binder to a carbon-cloth electrode, with a focus on optimizing thermal activation conditions. The electrochemical performance of the binder-coated electrodes compared to uncoated electrodes is evaluated through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, polarization curve measurements, and charge-discharge cycling. The surface morphology and structural integrity of the binder-coated electrodes at each activation stage are examined using various material characterization techniques to assess the effects of thermal activation. The results are benchmarked against the experiments using non-coated electrodes to determine the performance improvements offered by the binder coating. Notably, the study reveals that binder-coated electrodes exhibit significantly lower resistance and improved efficiency compared to their uncoated counterparts, with optimal activation conditions enhancing performance metrics crucial for VRFB applications. These findings provide valuable insights for further optimizing electrode design and activation strategies, advancing the development of more efficient VRFB systems for large-scale energy storage.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: EE0009102

OSTI ID:: 2482590

Journal Information:: Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Journal Name: Journal of the Electrochemical Society Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 171; ISSN 0013-4651

Publisher:: The Electrochemical SocietyCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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