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Have you read our previous Meet the Experts-article where we talked with Wiebrand Kout, Ing. and CTO of Elestor? We took a closer look at the energy storage sector and how PhD students and programmes such as FlowCamp help to develop and improve energy storage applications and materials, more specifically bromine-based redox flow batteries (RFBs).

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FlowCamp\u2019s training project offers students and researchers the unique chance to learn more about these technologies, improve materials that will be used in the next-generation redox-flow batteries and also make their own contributions.

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For example, Sanaz Abassi works in Elestor\u2019s labs as part of FlowCamp\u2019s training network. She studies and improves the membrane that is used in the flow batteries.

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\u201cI am working on the membrane development for the hydrogen bromine system. The membrane in the system should be resistant to bromine and should also be conductive. And there is always a trade-off between these 2 properties of the membrane in hydrogen bromine flow batteries\u201d, she says.

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What is FlowCamp?

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FlowCamp is a training & research network consisting of 11 partners from 8 different countries, coordinated by Fraunhofer ICT in Germany and funded by the European Union\u2019s Marie-Sklodowska-Curie programme.

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The funding will be allocated to a group of 15 postgraduates that will get the chance to practically apply their battery technology knowledge and expertise for a period of 3 years.

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Training of the PhD students

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All 15 participants are both European and non-European and will be able to conduct research and carry out project activities in a European country other than their native country.

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Furthermore, the researchers will be individually trained in electrochemistry, material science, cell design/engineering and will also be able to actively take part in the process of battery development.

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PhD student Sanaz Abbasi says that \u201cit is fascinating\u201d to study membranes for hydrogen bromine flow batteries and she is convinced that \u201cby using hydrogen bromine flow batteries we can store a huge amount of energy from renewable sources at a much lower cost, which can result in, finally, having a cleaner world.\u201d

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What is the goal of the program?

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FlowCamp\u2019s main goal is to further develop and improve materials (membranes, electrodes, electrolytes, catalysts, sealing materials) and models for 3 types of new generation high-performance, low-cost redox-flow batteries (hydrogen-bromine, aqueous organic, zinc-air systems), which are currently regarded as one of the most promising energy storage solutions.

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BSEF actively supports and encourages the fact that students and professionals receive the chance to conduct research on new bromine-related technologies.

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Visit our website if you would like to know more about bromine and its applications.

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SOURCES
\nhttps://www.flowcamp-project.eu/\u00a0
\nhttp://www.elestor.nl/
\nhttp://bsef.com/
\nhttp://bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BSEF-ENERGY-STORAGE.pdf
\nhttps://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/bromine-flow-batteries-energy-storage/

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The post Meet the Experts – PhD students develop the next generation of bromine-based flow batteries appeared first on Let's talk bromine.

\n", "content_text": "Have you read our previous Meet the Experts-article where we talked with Wiebrand Kout, Ing. and CTO of Elestor? We took a closer look at the energy storage sector and how PhD students and programmes such as FlowCamp help to develop and improve energy storage applications and materials, more specifically bromine-based redox flow batteries (RFBs).\nFlowCamp\u2019s training project offers students and researchers the unique chance to learn more about these technologies, improve materials that will be used in the next-generation redox-flow batteries and also make their own contributions.\nFor example, Sanaz Abassi works in Elestor\u2019s labs as part of FlowCamp\u2019s training network. She studies and improves the membrane that is used in the flow batteries.\n\u201cI am working on the membrane development for the hydrogen bromine system. The membrane in the system should be resistant to bromine and should also be conductive. And there is always a trade-off between these 2 properties of the membrane in hydrogen bromine flow batteries\u201d, she says.\n\nWhat is FlowCamp?\nFlowCamp is a training & research network consisting of 11 partners from 8 different countries, coordinated by Fraunhofer ICT in Germany and funded by the European Union\u2019s Marie-Sklodowska-Curie programme.\nThe funding will be allocated to a group of 15 postgraduates that will get the chance to practically apply their battery technology knowledge and expertise for a period of 3 years.\nTraining of the PhD students\nAll 15 participants are both European and non-European and will be able to conduct research and carry out project activities in a European country other than their native country.\nFurthermore, the researchers will be individually trained in electrochemistry, material science, cell design/engineering and will also be able to actively take part in the process of battery development.\nPhD student Sanaz Abbasi says that \u201cit is fascinating\u201d to study membranes for hydrogen bromine flow batteries and she is convinced that \u201cby using hydrogen bromine flow batteries we can store a huge amount of energy from renewable sources at a much lower cost, which can result in, finally, having a cleaner world.\u201d\n\nWhat is the goal of the program?\nFlowCamp\u2019s main goal is to further develop and improve materials (membranes, electrodes, electrolytes, catalysts, sealing materials) and models for 3 types of new generation high-performance, low-cost redox-flow batteries (hydrogen-bromine, aqueous organic, zinc-air systems), which are currently regarded as one of the most promising energy storage solutions.\nBSEF actively supports and encourages the fact that students and professionals receive the chance to conduct research on new bromine-related technologies.\nVisit our website if you would like to know more about bromine and its applications.\nSOURCES\nhttps://www.flowcamp-project.eu/\u00a0\nhttp://www.elestor.nl/\nhttp://bsef.com/\nhttp://bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BSEF-ENERGY-STORAGE.pdf\nhttps://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/bromine-flow-batteries-energy-storage/\nThe post Meet the Experts – PhD students develop the next generation of bromine-based flow batteries appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2019-03-05T14:49:05+00:00", "date_modified": "2019-06-04T06:52:30+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BSEF_newsletter_PhD.png", "tags": [ "bromine", "bromine-based technology", "bsef", "climate", "Energy storage", "flow batteries", "FlowCamp", "hydrogen bromine", "Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie", "renewable energy" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/10/17/electricity-storage/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/10/17/electricity-storage/", "title": "Meet the experts \u2013 Bromine and electricity storage", "content_html": "

\u201cMeet the experts\u201d is a new section in our newsletter that will be recurring in future editions. This time we focus on one of today\u2019s biggest challenges in the ongoing energy transition: effective and sustainabe capture and storage of electrical energy for future use.

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Solving the energy storage problem

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The number of electronic devices has tripled since 1970, with energy consumption going through the roof, making it practically impossible to imagine a world without electricity. How else would we keep a factory running, charge our smartphones & electrical cars, or even light our offices and houses?

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More energy consumption means a higher demand for electricity, also caused by the ever-growing global population. This demand is only partially being met by an increasing energy supply. However, as not all electricity is used right away, such as the case, for example, where wind or solar power is deployed, energy storage becomes a critical need.

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Meeting with Elestor

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To shed light on one of the solutions to this problem, BSEF traveled to the Netherlands to chat with Wiebrand Kout, Ing. and CTO of Elestor, a Dutch high-tech company operating in the electricity storage industry. They are developing bromine-based technologies that will\u00a0facilitate the storage of renewable energy on a large scale.

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Discover more about it in the video below:

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Higher demand for renewable energy

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Let\u2019s have a closer look: most of the electricity is currently generated by fossil fuel fired thermal power plants, which are unfortunately not very green . In order to decrease carbon emissions and meet the increasing energy demand, countries are gradually moving away from fossil based power systems and towards eco-friendly systems with increased production and use of renewable energy.

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Clean energy

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There are cleaner and more prolific methods to generate electricity. The sun and the wind, for example, are readily available. However, because electricity production from wind and solar power is very irregular, the electricity is not always used the moment it is generated and often goes to waste. This calls for a method to store electrical energy efficiently.

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Cheaper energy storage

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Bromine-based electricity storage technologies for example are an extremely efficient and cost-effective electro-chemical solution. These technologies offer an array of options to successfully manage renewable energy, minimize energy loss, reduce overall energy use & cost and safeguard security of supply.

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Elestor is developing this storage technology to use in a new-generation\u00a0bromine-based redox-flow battery that allow for green, renewable energy to be stored on a large scale.

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Elestor storage system, model GEN2

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How does a redox flow battery work?

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A redox flow battery usually consists of one or two tanks containing two chemical components dissolved in liquids, commonly separated by a membrane.

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Energy is created when the two solutions flow from one tank to the other, generating a charge by moving electrons back and forth between the tanks.

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The batteries can quickly be recharged by replacing the electrolyte liquid, which is stored outside of the cell.

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What are the advantages of bromine-based technologies?

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Redox flow batteries based on bromine technologies:

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\u201cWe at Elestor are convinced that the bromine flow battery is the enabling technology for a fully decarbonized electricity supply\u201d
\n\u2013 Wiebrand Kout

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Visit our website to read BSEF\u2019s opinion on the use of bromine in energy storage solutions or read our other blog post on the advantages of bromine-based flow battery technologies.

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What are your thoughts on redox-flow batteries and bromine-based technologies?
\nDo not hesitate\u00a0to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.

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SOURCES
\nhttp://www.elestor.nl/
\nhttp://bsef.com/
\nhttp://bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BSEF-ENERGY-STORAGE.pdf
\nhttps://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/bromine-flow-batteries-energy-storage/

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The post Meet the experts – Bromine and electricity storage appeared first on Let's talk bromine.

\n", "content_text": "\u201cMeet the experts\u201d is a new section in our newsletter that will be recurring in future editions. This time we focus on one of today\u2019s biggest challenges in the ongoing energy transition: effective and sustainabe capture and storage of electrical energy for future use.\nSolving the energy storage problem\nThe number of electronic devices has tripled since 1970, with energy consumption going through the roof, making it practically impossible to imagine a world without electricity. How else would we keep a factory running, charge our smartphones & electrical cars, or even light our offices and houses?\nMore energy consumption means a higher demand for electricity, also caused by the ever-growing global population. This demand is only partially being met by an increasing energy supply. However, as not all electricity is used right away, such as the case, for example, where wind or solar power is deployed, energy storage becomes a critical need.\nMeeting with Elestor\nTo shed light on one of the solutions to this problem, BSEF traveled to the Netherlands to chat with Wiebrand Kout, Ing. and CTO of Elestor, a Dutch high-tech company operating in the electricity storage industry. They are developing bromine-based technologies that will\u00a0facilitate the storage of renewable energy on a large scale.\nDiscover more about it in the video below:\n\n \nHigher demand for renewable energy\nLet\u2019s have a closer look: most of the electricity is currently generated by fossil fuel fired thermal power plants, which are unfortunately not very green . In order to decrease carbon emissions and meet the increasing energy demand, countries are gradually moving away from fossil based power systems and towards eco-friendly systems with increased production and use of renewable energy.\n\n \nClean energy\nThere are cleaner and more prolific methods to generate electricity. The sun and the wind, for example, are readily available. However, because electricity production from wind and solar power is very irregular, the electricity is not always used the moment it is generated and often goes to waste. This calls for a method to store electrical energy efficiently.\n\n \nCheaper energy storage\nBromine-based electricity storage technologies for example are an extremely efficient and cost-effective electro-chemical solution. These technologies offer an array of options to successfully manage renewable energy, minimize energy loss, reduce overall energy use & cost and safeguard security of supply.\nElestor is developing this storage technology to use in a new-generation\u00a0bromine-based redox-flow battery that allow for green, renewable energy to be stored on a large scale.\n\nElestor storage system, model GEN2\n \nHow does a redox flow battery work?\nA redox flow battery usually consists of one or two tanks containing two chemical components dissolved in liquids, commonly separated by a membrane.\nEnergy is created when the two solutions flow from one tank to the other, generating a charge by moving electrons back and forth between the tanks.\nThe batteries can quickly be recharged by replacing the electrolyte liquid, which is stored outside of the cell.\nWhat are the advantages of bromine-based technologies?\nRedox flow batteries based on bromine technologies:\n\nCan be recharged over 10,000 times\nHave a longer lifetime\nAre highly efficient and very cost-effective\nRelease energy continuously up to 10 hours or more at a high rate of discharge\nHave increased storage capacity (high energy density)\nCan be recharged almost instantly\nDecouple power and energy\n\n \n\u201cWe at Elestor are convinced that the bromine flow battery is the enabling technology for a fully decarbonized electricity supply\u201d\n\u2013 Wiebrand Kout\n \nVisit our website to read BSEF\u2019s opinion on the use of bromine in energy storage solutions or read our other blog post on the advantages of bromine-based flow battery technologies.\n \nWhat are your thoughts on redox-flow batteries and bromine-based technologies?\nDo not hesitate\u00a0to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.\nSOURCES\nhttp://www.elestor.nl/\nhttp://bsef.com/\nhttp://bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BSEF-ENERGY-STORAGE.pdf\nhttps://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/bromine-flow-batteries-energy-storage/\nThe post Meet the experts – Bromine and electricity storage appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2018-10-17T10:45:45+00:00", "date_modified": "2018-10-19T13:29:09+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/InterviewWiebrand.jpg", "tags": [ "bromine", "bromine-based technology", "bsef", "climate", "Energy storage", "flow batteries", "hydrogen bromine", "renewable energy", "General news" ] } ] }