New organic energy storage battery

Are organic rechargeable batteries sustainable?

Growing concerns about global environmental pollution have triggered the development of sustainable and eco-friendly battery chemistries. In that regard, organic rechargeable batteries are considered promising next-generation systems that could meet the demands of this age.

Are aqueous organic redox flow batteries effective for grid-scale energy storage?

Aqueous organic redox flow batteries are promising for grid-scale energy storage, although their practical application is still limited. Here, the authors report highly ion-conductive and selective polymer membranes, which boost the battery’s efficiency and stability, offering cost-effective electricity storage.

How much does it cost to assemble organic batteries?

The researchers estimate that the material cost of assembling these organic batteries could be about one-third to one-half the cost of cobalt batteries. Lamborghini has licensed the patent on the technology.

Can organic batteries make a greener rechargeable World?

The appropriate selection or tailoring of redox-active organic materials may enable the replacement of these components with environmentally and economically more viable options. With continued and concerted efforts to improve the performance and sustainability of organic batteries, a greener rechargeable world is probably not too far off.

What are the benefits of organic flow batteries?

This development in organic flow batteries will also provide widespread benefits, including the accelerated discovery of new materials and molecules for related technologies such as solar flow batteries, paired electrosynthesis, and CO 2 capture.

What enables long-life cycling of rechargeable organic batteries?

Bai, S. et al. Permselective metal–organic framework gel membrane enables long-life cycling of rechargeable organic batteries. Nat. Nanotechnol.16, 77–84 (2021). Dong, H. et al. High-power Mg batteries enabled by heterogeneous enolization redox chemistry and weakly coordinating electrolytes. Nat. Energy5, 1043–1050 (2020).