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Quantification of Chlorine Gas Generation in Mixed-Acid Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

ACS Applied Energy Materials

Wittman, Reed M.; Laros, James H.; Laros, James H.; Anderson, Travis M.; Preger, Yuliya P.

Mixed-acid vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) are an attractive option to increase energy density and temperature stability relative to conventional VRFBs for grid energy storage applications. However, the inclusion of hydrochloric acid introduces a significant safety risk through chlorine gas (Cl2) evolution. Here, we present the first direct measurements of Cl2 generation in a mixed-acid VRFB. Cl2 is generated through an electrochemical reaction when the system is charged above ∼74% state of charge with concentrations exceeding 3% of the system headspace. We explore how Cl2 evolution is enabled and propose mitigation strategies.

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Perspective—On the Need for Reliability and Safety Studies of Grid-Scale Aqueous Batteries

Journal of the Electrochemical Society (Online)

Wittman, Reed M.; Perry, Mike L.; Lambert, Timothy N.; Chalamala, Babu C.; Preger, Yuliya P.

Li-ion batteries currently dominate electrochemical energy storage for grid-scale applications, but there are promising aqueous battery technologies on the path to commercial adoption. Though aqueous batteries are considered lower risk, they can still undergo problematic degradation processes. This perspective details the degradation that aqueous batteries can experience during normal and abusive operation, and how these processes can even lead to cascading failure. We outline methods for studying these phenomena at the material and single-cell level. Considering reliability and safety studies early in technology development will facilitate translation of emerging aqueous batteries from the lab to the field.

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