Developing a Novel Battery Model to Answer Classical Chemistry Questions

The development of any process, component, or device involves some level of trial and error — nothing is perfect the first time. When it comes to the modeling approach itself, the same sentiment applies. Take, for instance, the modeling of a semisolid flow battery (SSFB), an innovative type of flow battery that is similar to the vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) but involves a liquid electrolyte that carries solid particles. Up until recently, literature pertaining to SSFBs was sparse.