In the near future, INO-HUB will open a new, state-of-the-art laboratory in Kysucké Nové Mesto, dedicated to the testing of Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFBs). The primary goal of this facility is to optimize key battery components — membranes, electrodes, and bipolar plates.
Once optimized, these components will be implemented in our kW-scale batteries, significantly enhancing their overall performance.
Our new lab is equipped with high-precision instruments and tools that will enable advanced testing capabilities and highly accurate data processing. This level of precision ensures better evaluation of the materials used in battery components and guarantees high reproducibility between experiments.
One of the most important instruments in the new lab is a bipotentiostat, used to apply controlled voltage or current to the electrodes of electrochemical cells. It is a powerful, modular, and ultra-precise battery cycler with optional Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) for advanced diagnostics.
Additionally, an automated titrator will provide valuable insights into the post-mortem condition of the vanadium electrolyte.
Establishing our own laboratory marks a significant milestone in the development of our vanadium redox flow batteries. It will enable our R&D team to plan and conduct experiments under controlled laboratory conditions more efficiently and effectively.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
This work was supported by the project: IPCEI_IE_FLOW_BESS_012021_2. Phase
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