flow-cell battery research

[redoxman]

I'm trying to locate recent research on flow-cell batteries,<br>
select-permiable membranes that could be used in these <br>
batteries, and redox reactions that match any such membranes. Maybe I'm a dreamer, but my ultimate ambition is to stimulate development of a new, non-toxic, cheap, liquid reactant for an electric automobile. I read about some research that NASA did in the late 70's on an iron-redox system, but can't find anything or anyone who knows about it now. There was mentioned a demonstration project at a Jr. College in Arkansas, but I can't find that either. All I can find on the Web is a vanadium flow-cell project in Australia co-sponsored by a mining company and the University of New South Wales. They seem to be on the same track as me, but haven't had much real success. Any information or help finding information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[gonedutch]

Still looking, Redoxman? I might be able to help on redox flow cells. If you're still interested, please re-post (your mail's a bit old, otherwise I'd respond straight away).

 

Please check our web site at

http://www.vanadiumbattery.com

Our company, Cellennium Co. Ltd., plans to have commercilized products by the end of next year. Initial standard system will be sized at 6 kW; energy storage can vary by adding electrolytes. Our technology is owned by Squirrel Holdings, which has no relationship whatsoever with the Unisearch/Pinnacle camp.

 

[wizardofx]

Some information on redox cells is at

http://www.powerstream.com/batteryfaq.html

Best regards
mark

 

I have also been trying to find information on Iron Redox batteries, especially on the ion-permeable barrier. I am disabled and have been trying to do research and inventing, in an effort to find a way to earn a living within the limits of my health (I am unable to hold a regular job).

So far, information has been almost impossible to find, even with going to the local University's main library.

Any leads would be greatly appreciated!!

Bob

 

[wizardofx]

Take a look at the information on our web site

http://www.powerstream.com

. Click on &quot;battery chemistry&quot;
We discuss some redox batteries, including the vanadium.

You might also go to the US patent office site and
search for patents in this area.

Best regards
mark

Mark W. Lund, PhD
PowerStream Technology

 

[nbucska]

Bob Bowers:

Which fields? <nbucska@pcperipherals.com>

 

[wizardofx]

I went to the page

http://www.uspto.gov/patft/index.html

and
typed in abst/redox AND abst/iron AND abst/membrane
and got two hits. I am sure that more poking an prodding
could get you some good information.

Best regards
mark