Temperature Control Device for a High Throughput Flow Battery Cycling System

Abstract

The objective of this project is to build a control system to maintain precise temperatures between room temperature and 70o Celsius for aqueous organic redox flow batteries during cycling experiments to accelerate electrolyte decomposition and better understand its mechanistic origins. Aqueous organic redox flow batteries are a promising technology for the storage of electricity from renewable energy sources at grid-scale. However, these batteries need to have their electrolyte decomposition studied more before they are commercially viable. This project aims to deliver a quality and robust final prototype to Kwabi Lab (sponsor) that they can use for their experiments.