Just Right: Designing Better Batteries for Renewable Energy - Sofia Edgar

Year
2026
Organisation
Harvard University
Tags
redox flow battery design
porous electrode structure
electrolyte flow batteries
confocal microscopy battery research
energy storage materials
renewable energy storage systems
electrode architecture optimization
3D printed electrodes
electrochemical engineering research
battery efficiency improvement
fluid flow porous media
sustainable energy technology
Summary

This research improves redox flow battery efficiency by optimizing porous electrode structure. Using confocal microscopy and 3D-printed models, it shows that combining dense regions with open channels and controlling fiber angles enhances electrolyte flow and charge formation. These insights enable better energy storage, supporting reliable renewable energy systems.