Researchers from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) achieved a breakthrough by using a common food and medicine additive, β-cyclodextrin, derived from starch, in Flow Battery design. The battery maintained ability to store and release energy for more than a year of continuous charge and discharge. A remarkable experiment revealed how a simple food and medicine additive could boost both the capacity and lifespan of an advanced flow battery design. β-cyclodextrin additive accelerated electrochemical reaction The researchers conducted a series of experiments. They fine-tuned the chemical composition of the battery system.…

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