Ion-Pair and Solvation Engineering for High-Potential Organic Catholytes in Aqueous Flow Batteries

Wenxuan Fu; Puiki Leung; Shuai Liu; Yong Zuo; Tadele Hunde Wondimu; Akeel A. Shah; F.C. Walsh; Qian Xu; Qiang Liao

doi:10.1039/d6ta00617e

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Ion-Pair and Solvation Engineering for High-Potential Organic Catholytes in Aqueous Flow Batteries

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This research aims to enhance the redox potential of organic catholytes to improve the performance of aqueous organic redox flow batteries.
Utilized ion-pair and solvation engineering with 4-nitrophenethylamine to enhance potential thresholds.
Conducted experimental assessments of voltage improvements in battery configurations.
Achieved redox potentials exceeding 1.0 V vs. SHE for enhanced organic catholytes.
Demonstrated improved stability and efficiency in aqueous redox flow battery operations.

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Explores improved redox voltages in aqueous organic redox flow batteries, suggesting better energy storage solutions.

Abstract

The low redox potentials (<1.0 V vs. SHE) of many organic catholytes restrict the operating voltages of aqueous organic redox flow batteries (AORFBs). Herein, ion-pair and solvation engineering of 4-nitrophenethylamine...

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Ion-Pair and Solvation Engineering for High-Potential Organic Catholytes in Aqueous Flow Batteries

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Ion-Pair and Solvation Engineering for High-Potential Organic Catholytes in Aqueous Flow Batteries

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