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Overcoming the performance limitations of hybrid redox flow batteries with modular operation

Diarmid Roberts, Jenny Baker Orcid Logo, Justin Searle Orcid Logo, Tom Griffiths, Richard Lewis, Solomon Brown

Journal of Energy Storage, Volume: 81, Start page: 110280

Swansea University Authors: Jenny Baker Orcid Logo, Justin Searle Orcid Logo, Tom Griffiths, Richard Lewis

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DOI (Published version): 10.1016/j.est.2023.110280

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To help solve the energy trilemma, energy storage technologies must demonstrate low cost and high efficiency to avoid inflating the cost of renewable power. Hybrid redox-flow batteries are a promising multi-hour storage technology, as they use low cost chemicals in an easily recyclable format. Howev...

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