Electrochemical flow capacitor: Hybrid battery-supercapacitor design targets grid storage
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Drexel University research combining the best features of batteries and supercapacitors could lead to a more stable, greener energy grid (Photo: Shutterstock)
The electrochemical flow capacitor technology, developed at Drexel, could be a solution to using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power (Image: Drexel University)
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Researchers at Drexel University are developing an electrochemical flow capacitor (EFC) that combines the storage capabilities of batteries with the much longer cycle life and power output of supercapacitors. The team's goal is to improve the stability of the energy grid and ease the integration of renewable energy sources.
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