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Characterization of a zinc-cerium flow battery

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Redox flow batteries are used for energy storage to cope with variable demand in electricity. Rapid growth of renewable energy and other power-generation sources makes their development important. This study is a systematic and comprehensive examination of the newly introduced zinc-cerium redox flow battery for energy storage, using different electrodes, concentrations, temperatures and flow rates. It demonstrates the use of a recyclable and less corrosive and methansulfonic electrolyte that produces higher energy compared with other electrolytes. This paper led to a research project collaboration with the University of Warwick (Akeel.Shah@warwick.ac.uk) on a funded FP7 European project.