Open-Source Equipment Design for Cost-Effective Redox Flow Battery Research
Redox flow batteries (RFBs), with distinct characteristics that are suited for grid-scale applications, stand at the forefront of potential energy solutions. However, progress in RFB technology is often impeded by their prohibitive cost and the limited availability of essential research and developm...
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| author | Trinh V. Dung Nguyen T. T. Huyen Nguyen L. T. Huynh Nguyen T. Binh Nguyen T. Dat Nguyen T. T. Nga Nguyen T. Lan Hoang V. Tran Nguyen T. T. Mai Chinh D. Huynh |
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| description | Redox flow batteries (RFBs), with distinct characteristics that are suited for grid-scale applications, stand at the forefront of potential energy solutions. However, progress in RFB technology is often impeded by their prohibitive cost and the limited availability of essential research and development test cells. Addressing this bottleneck, we present herein an open-source device tailored for RFB laboratory research. Our proposed device significantly lowers the financial barriers to research and enhances the accessibility of vital equipment for RFB studies. Employing innovative fabrication methods such as laser cutting, 3D printing, and CNC machining, a versatile and efficient flow cell has been designed and fabricated. Furthermore, our open laboratory research equipment comprises the Opensens potentiostat, charge/discharge testing devices, peristaltic pumps, and inexpensive rotating electrodes. Every individual element contributes significantly to the establishment of an all-encompassing experimental configuration that is both economical and efficient, thereby facilitating expedited progress in RFB research and development. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-efe0f5fee3c44ababa722e5285d120732025-08-20T02:00:35ZengMDPI AGChemEngineering2305-70842024-11-018612010.3390/chemengineering8060120Open-Source Equipment Design for Cost-Effective Redox Flow Battery ResearchTrinh V. Dung0Nguyen T. T. Huyen1Nguyen L. T. Huynh2Nguyen T. Binh3Nguyen T. Dat4Nguyen T. T. Nga5Nguyen T. Lan6Hoang V. Tran7Nguyen T. T. Mai8Chinh D. Huynh9School of Chemical Chemistry and Life Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamSchool of Chemical Chemistry and Life Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamFaculty of Chemistry, University of Science, 227 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, VietnamSchool of Chemical Chemistry and Life Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamSchool of Chemical Chemistry and Life Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamSchool of Chemical Chemistry and Life Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamSchool of Chemical Chemistry and Life Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamSchool of Chemical Chemistry and Life Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamSchool of Chemical Chemistry and Life Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamSchool of Chemical Chemistry and Life Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamRedox flow batteries (RFBs), with distinct characteristics that are suited for grid-scale applications, stand at the forefront of potential energy solutions. However, progress in RFB technology is often impeded by their prohibitive cost and the limited availability of essential research and development test cells. Addressing this bottleneck, we present herein an open-source device tailored for RFB laboratory research. Our proposed device significantly lowers the financial barriers to research and enhances the accessibility of vital equipment for RFB studies. Employing innovative fabrication methods such as laser cutting, 3D printing, and CNC machining, a versatile and efficient flow cell has been designed and fabricated. Furthermore, our open laboratory research equipment comprises the Opensens potentiostat, charge/discharge testing devices, peristaltic pumps, and inexpensive rotating electrodes. Every individual element contributes significantly to the establishment of an all-encompassing experimental configuration that is both economical and efficient, thereby facilitating expedited progress in RFB research and development.https://www.mdpi.com/2305-7084/8/6/120open sourceOpensensredox flow battery (RFB)vanadium (V) oxide (V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>)vanadium (IV/V) ionscerium (III/IV) ions |
| spellingShingle | Trinh V. Dung Nguyen T. T. Huyen Nguyen L. T. Huynh Nguyen T. Binh Nguyen T. Dat Nguyen T. T. Nga Nguyen T. Lan Hoang V. Tran Nguyen T. T. Mai Chinh D. Huynh Open-Source Equipment Design for Cost-Effective Redox Flow Battery Research ChemEngineering open source Opensens redox flow battery (RFB) vanadium (V) oxide (V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>) vanadium (IV/V) ions cerium (III/IV) ions |
| title | Open-Source Equipment Design for Cost-Effective Redox Flow Battery Research |
| title_full | Open-Source Equipment Design for Cost-Effective Redox Flow Battery Research |
| title_fullStr | Open-Source Equipment Design for Cost-Effective Redox Flow Battery Research |
| title_full_unstemmed | Open-Source Equipment Design for Cost-Effective Redox Flow Battery Research |
| title_short | Open-Source Equipment Design for Cost-Effective Redox Flow Battery Research |
| title_sort | open source equipment design for cost effective redox flow battery research |
| topic | open source Opensens redox flow battery (RFB) vanadium (V) oxide (V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>) vanadium (IV/V) ions cerium (III/IV) ions |
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