Synergistic Enhancement of Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries via Carbon Nanotube-Decorated and Thermally-Acid Activated Carbon Felt Electrodes

Authors

  • Sahar Rashid Nadimi * Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3728-1670
  • Mohammad Zarei Jaliyani Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

https://doi.org/10.48313/mtei.v1i4.68

Abstract

In recent years, Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFBs) have attracted significant attention as an important energy storage technology. These batteries are considered among the advanced energy storage systems that offer unique capabilities for power generation applications and other industrial uses. Today, the integration of this technology with solar power plants, wind farms, and thermal power stations has experienced substantial growth. Each vanadium redox flow battery cell consists of two half-cells separated by a proton exchange membrane. In addition, every single cell contains two electrodes that serve as the active sites for electrochemical reactions, through which chemical energy is converted into electrical energy. Carbon felt is one of the commonly used electrode materials in vanadium batteries. The objective of this study is to introduce an effective method for activating the surface of Carbon felt electrodes using Carbon Nanotubes (CNT), in such a way that electrochemical processes proceed at higher reaction rates, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency and performance of VRFBs.

Keywords:

Renewable energy, Vanadium redox flow battery, Carbon nanotubes, Carbon felt

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Published

2024-12-13

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Vol. 1 No. 4 (2024): Mechanical Technology and Engineering Insights (MTEI)

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How to Cite

Rashid Nadimi, S. ., & Zarei Jaliyani, M. . (2024). Synergistic Enhancement of Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries via Carbon Nanotube-Decorated and Thermally-Acid Activated Carbon Felt Electrodes. Mechanical Technology and Engineering Insights, 1(4), 209-214. https://doi.org/10.48313/mtei.v1i4.68

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