Bio-mass derived mesoporous carbon as superior electrode in all vanadium redox flow battery with multicouple reactions

We first report the multi-couple reaction in all vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB) while using biomass (coconut shell) derived mesoporous carbon as electrode. The presence of V3+/V4+ redox couple certainly supplies the additional electrons for the electrochemical reaction and subsequently provides improved electrochemical performance of VRFB system. The efficient electro-catalytic activity of such coconut shell derived high surface area mesoporous carbon is believed for the improved cell performance. Extensive power and electrochemical studies are performed for VRFB application point of view and described in detail.