Zn-Nickel Flow Battery Electrode

What is a plate-groove zinc–nickel single flow test battery?

For experimental purposes, the plate-groove Zinc–Nickel single flow test battery is depicted in Fig. 4(c). The test battery includes two sets of electrodes, two sintered nickel positive electrodes, a stamped nickel-plated steel negative electrode, a sealing ring to prevent electrolyte leakage, and a flow frame.

What is a zinc nickel single flow battery?

Since its proposal in 2006, the Zinc–Nickel single flow battery has made significant advancements in large-scale domestic and international production. The battery has undergone extensive research and testing, including principle verification and small-scale pilot tests, resulting in a battery cycle life that exceeds 10,000 cycles.

What are ZnO and Ni (OH) 2 flowable electrodes?

We have developed ZnO and Ni (OH) 2 flowable electrodes with high power and energy densities and negligible energy loss during pumping for Zn–Ni semi-solid flow battery (SSFB), by combining both electrochemistry knowledge and understanding of the rheology of semi-solid electrodes (a high-volume fraction suspension).

Can zinc metal electrodes be used for aqueous zinc batteries?

Practical applications of zinc metal electrodes are hindered by dendrite growth and side reactions. Here, authors propose an electrochemically driven artificial solid interphase forming via in-situ conversion of a phosphate ester-based protective layer. This approach enables stable versatile zinc negative electrodes for aqueous zinc batteries.