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Can iron-based aqueous flow batteries be used for grid energy storage?
A new iron-based aqueous flow battery shows promise for grid energy storage applications. A commonplace chemical used in water treatment facilities has been repurposed for large-scale energy storage in a new battery design by researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
What is an iron-based flow battery?
Iron-based flow batteries designed for large-scale energy storage have been around since the 1980s, and some are now commercially available. What makes this battery different is that it stores energy in a unique liquid chemical formula that combines charged iron with a neutral-pH phosphate-based liquid electrolyte, or energy carrier.
How long do iron-air batteries last?
Our first commercial product is an iron-air battery system that can cost-effectively store and discharge energy for up to 100 hours. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, which can only provide energy for a few hours at a time due to their relatively high costs, iron-air batteries can deliver energy for multiple days at a time.
How do iron-air batteries work?
Iron-air batteries work by taking advantage of the rusting process of iron. They aren’t a new technology, but they have yet to be commercialized. When an iron-air battery discharges, iron metal combines with oxygen, forming iron oxide (rust) and releasing electrons. This flow of electrons provides energy in the form of electricity.
Can iron-air batteries be built at one-tenth the cost of lithium-ion batteries?
Form has demonstrated that iron-air batteries can be built at one-tenth the cost of lithium-ion batteries, largely because the primary materials used to make them are cheap and abundant. That low cost could make it feasible for utilities to use the batteries for long-duration scenarios, storing energy for up to 100 hours.
Are lithium ion batteries better than iron-air batteries?
Lithium-ion batteries—which dominate the battery market—aren’t a great solution since they are expensive, have less storage capacity, and may have a shorter lifespan than iron-air batteries. Today, fossil fuels are often burned to compensate for gaps in production, exacerbating climate change.
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