FutureBAT

The success of the EU’s energy transition hinges on how efficiently electrical energy can be stored. This is one of the most critical components, allowing for the integration of fluctuating renewable resources into the base load. One promising energy storage technology is redox flow batteries (RFBs). Their ability to independently vary power and capacity makes them the most suitable type of batteries for large scale stationary applications. In this context, the EU-funded FutureBAT project will develop new organic active materials for RFBs in order to increase their efficiency, capacity, lifetime, and temperature stability. FutureBAT will explore advanced polymer structures, colloidal systems, and hybrid organic systems in search of new photo-rechargeable RFBs and RFBs with all charged species in one tank.

Duration: 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2027