Development of Vanadium Electrolytes Project (FBI CRC Project 038)
The project part‑funded by MRIWA, advanced new electrolyte chemistries and production pathways for vanadium redox flow batteries.
The Development of Vanadium Electrolytes Project (FBI CRC Project 038) lead by Dr Aleksandar Naum Nikoloski from Murdoch University, part‑funded by MRIWA, advanced new electrolyte chemistries and production pathways for vanadium redox flow batteries.
The research demonstrated the feasibility of producing vanadium electrolyte directly from ore concentrate, bypassing traditional V₂O₅ processing and showing strong potential for large‑scale, impurity‑free production. It also confirmed the viability of producing vanadium electrolyte from traditional feedstocks and examined how impurities and additives affect electrolyte performance.
Iron‑ and manganese‑based electrolyte systems were also investigated to improve energy density and cost‑efficiency, with studies identifying species decomposition and ionic crossover as key performance challenges.
The findings highlight the need for advanced membrane materials to stabilise redox species and reduce crossover, providing valuable insights for improving the durability, efficiency and commercial viability of long‑duration energy storage technologies.
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