Future Generation Batteries

A game changer in energy storage research

Redox Flow Battery

As large-scale energy storage systems are needed for renewable energy storage, redox flow batteries are actively explored. All-vanadium redox flow batteries, previously the most studied, have some definite limitations as an alternative to Li-ion batteries.
For the next generation redox flow batteries, we are developing metal coordination complexes as the charge storage media.

Proton Battery

Proton battery is a promising type of battery following the Li-ion battery. Protons can be easily obtained from various sources, especially from water. Also, they are environmentally friendly and these properties make the protons as a good charge carrier source in future. Their light mass make sure to diffuse faster than lithium ions. With the fast charge transfer of proton, it is possible to have the faster charging rate than the existing batteries which have used lithium ions as a charge carrier. We are studying the appropriate materials for the high specific energy proton battery for the future prototypes.