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Flow batteries are a possible solution. Energy density is substantially less though, so they may not be practical for applications where the battery is only ra
by cameldrv 6y ago
Flow batteries are a possible solution. Energy density is substantially less though, so they may not be practical for applications where the battery is only rarely used.
- avhon1 6y agoThe development of flow batteries with lightweight, inexpensive electrodes and efficient, dense electrolytes would definitely change the situation a lot. Fuel would be pumpable again, and you could transfer large amounts energy without it being integrated with the catalyst that can unsafely release all of that energy.
- barbegal 6y agoWhats the advantage of a flow battery over a fuel cell which has higher energy density?
- cameldrv 6y agoI think that the main thing is that in general the "fuel" for a flow battery can be stored at ambient temperature and pressure, and so the tankage is cheaper. In their basic function though I agree they are very similar.