Phosphorus heterocycles: the new frontier in redox flow battery technology
The transition to a low-carbon economy requires renewable energy sources and increased energy storage capacity in stationary applications. Lithium-ion batteries, despite their recent advancements, are constrained by short-term storage capacity and energy loss over multiple cycles, diminishing their lifespan. They also present safety and reliability concerns. Organic radical flow batteries (ORFBs), using organic redox-active molecules instead of traditional metal compounds, offer an alternative. This project aims to develop phosphorus heterocycles for ORFBs, ensuring stability over a broad temperature range, and providing high energy density and cyclability. The goal is to surpass the limitations of existing quinone and phenazine-based electrolytes, matching the performance of commercially used vanadium-based ORFBs.
Required education:
- Master’s degree in Organic/Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Technology and related fields.
willingness to do experimental work and learn new things, team work ability.
Ing. Jan Storch, Ph.D.
+420 220 390 236
storchj@icpf.cas.cz
Field: Chemistry, Chemistry And Chemical Technology