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Flow Cells and Their Place in the Energy Storage Market
Evaluate the entry of flow cells into a flow battery market
Challenge
A research group presents a technology based on a redox flow cell that faces significant market challenges: inconsistencies in performance, long assembly times and frequent leaks. The high cost of its competitors also limited its accessibility for many laboratories. The flow monocell market was evaluated, focusing on R+D companies, academic groups and the flow battery market in general, to position the technology of this group.
Solution
The solution was a simplified five-piece flow cell design enabling fast, consistent assembly, improving result reproducibility, and reducing leaks with enhanced sealing mechanisms.
Simplified design, leak reduction, improved sealing, and lower costs were identified as key factors for market entry.
Result
A roadmap has been established for researchers to progress towards a minimum viable product and achieve a more mature TRL before transferring it to the flow cell research market.
“Simplified design, leak reduction, improved sealing, and lower costs were identified as key factors for market entry.”
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