Abstract: Compounds with redox molecular cores and branched molecular tails comprising ionic functionalities for uses as electrolytes in redox flow batteries are described, as well as methods of synthesis and use thereof. The compounds have redox active perylene diimide or ferrocene molecular core decorated with the branched molecular tails having multiple ionic functionalities to improve water solubility of the molecular core, and, as such, its performance as the electrolyte.

Abstract: The disclosure provides batteries that have long-duration or long-lifetime for energy storage applications. In one aspect, the disclosure provides perylene diimide molecules that are water soluble and can be used as energy storage materials. In operation, the perylene diimide molecules are oxidized in an anode chamber and the electrons released in the oxidation process flow to the cathode chamber where they reduce a molecule in the cathode chamber. The perylene diimide molecules in accordance with many embodiments are highly compatible with polymeric materials that are inexpensive and easy to process, hence allowing for significantly reduced manufacturing costs.

Abstract: The disclosure provides redox flow batteries that have long-duration or long-lifetime for energy storage applications. The water-soluble perylene diimide based molecules can be used as energy storage materials in the anode chambers. The water-soluble ferrocene-based molecules can be used as energy storage materials in the cathode chambers. The redox flow batteries have negligible crossover rates across the membranes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to organic electrolyte solutions including organic electrolytes (e.g., aromatic imides, ferrocenes, spiro fused compounds, or cyclopropenium compounds), and redox flow batteries and systems including the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to organic electrolyte solutions including organic electrolytes (e.g., aromatic imides, ferrocenes, spiro fused compounds, or cyclopropenium compounds), and redox flow batteries and systems including the same.

Abstract: Methods for making electron accepting polymers, and polymers made thereby, are disclosed. The polymer can include a perylene diimide (PDI) subunit and a triptycene subunit. The disclosed polymer can accept an electron and be used as a pseudocapacitor material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to organic electrolyte solutions including organic electrolytes (e.g., aromatic imides, ferrocenes, spiro fused compounds, or cyclopropenium compounds), and redox flow batteries and systems including the same.