AQUIFER Nano-electrofuel Energy Economy and Powered
or flow batteries are a type of rechargeable battery which combine traits of an electrochemical battery cell with those of a fuel cell. The electrolytic fluids in flow cells (usually metallic salts in aqueous solution) are pumped from tanks through the appropriate battery cell where an electrode (anode or cathode) is located. An ion-porous membrane
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Our technology combines the attributes of rechargeable solid batteries, capacitors and pumpable flow batteries, and is enabled by advancements in nanotechnology. We have developed high energy density electrochemical rechargeable liquid fuel - nanoelectrofuel (NEFs) that has high loadings of solid nanoscale battery materials (cathode and anode
Startup Influit Energy has created the world''s first
The United States government has also played a critical role in Influit Energy''s growth, awarding the company more than $10 million in contracts to fund the design and fabrication of NEF flow battery prototypes that will allow
Illinois Tech ''Spinout'' Startup Influit Energy Has
"We have created a new type of flow battery that is predicated upon a composite material that we invented, which is a nanofluid where the nanoparticles are battery-active materials, which we called nanoelectrofuel, or
Prototype of Rechargeable Team: Nanoelectrofuel Flow
Using established battery chemistries to demonstrate new battery format. Value Prop: >2x capacity of advanced Pb-acid batteries at ½ cost of Li-ion, with 3 minute charge replenishment Prototype of Rechargeable Nanoelectrofuel Flow Battery Team: PI: Prof. Carlo Segre, IIT, segre@iit Co-PI: Dr. Elena Timofeeva, Argonne Project Statistics
US Startup Creates Rechargeable Nanoelectric Fuel for Batteries
The Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago (IIT) startup Influit Energy has developed five separate projects as components of an innovative closed-loop energy ecosystem. "We have created a new flow battery based on our invented composite electrolytic fluid, which includes nanoparticles as active elements of the device, in a single system, which we called
Influit develops liquid lithium ion flow batteries
Illinois Tech spinoff Influit Energy says it''s coming out of stealth mode to commercialize a rechargeable electrofuel – a non-flammable, fast-refuelling liquid flow battery that already carries 23% more energy than lithium batteries, at half
Rechargeable nanofluid electrodes for high energy density flow battery
Nanofluid electrodes or nanoelectrofuels have significant potential in the field of flow batteries, as at high loadings of solid battery active nanoparticles, their energy density can be orders of
Flow battery
A typical flow battery consists of two tanks of liquids which are pumped past a membrane held between two electrodes. [1]A flow battery, or redox flow battery (after reduction–oxidation), is a type of electrochemical cell where chemical energy is provided by two chemical components dissolved in liquids that are pumped through the system on separate sides of a membrane.
Unleashing the Power of Flow Batteries
Here, visitors can find the latest press releases, articles, and updates about Influit Energy and the flow battery industry as a whole. This section not only keeps visitors informed but also positions Influit Energy as a thought leader in the field. The team and job postings section showcases the talented individuals behind Influit Energy''s
23% more energy density than lithium battery, Influit
Influit is also quite confident about its operating temperature and the battery can work normally between -40~80°C. Influit also claims that its Gen1 system has a volumetric energy density 23% higher than Li-ion batteries,
Introducing Influit Energy: Innovators in Flow Batteries
Influit Energy is proud to showcase their bold and sleek new website, which accurately represents their business and highlights their groundbreaking flow battery technology. With their innovative approach and
Recent Advances in Redox Flow Batteries Employing Metal
Redox flow batteries (RFBs) that employ sustainable, abundant, and structure-tunable redox-active species are of great interest for large-scale energy storage. As a vital class of redox-active species, metal coordination complexes (MCCs) possessing the properties of both the organic ligands and transition metal ion centers are attracting increasing attention due to the
Aqueous, Quick-charging battery Integration For Electric flight
The NEF is a new take on tradition flow battery, with anode and cathode fluids pumped across a membrane to create an electric current, and suspends specially-coated nano-particles to drastically improve the energy carrying capacity of the fluid. Until very recently, flow batteries were only feasible in large, terrestrial grid-power
Influit Going Commercial
Influit Energy, a spinoff from Illinois Institute of Technology, is going commercial in a big way. They claim to have developed a "rechargeable electrofuel – a non-flammable, fast-refueling liquid flow battery that already
Research progress on nanoparticles applied in redox flow
Redox flow battery (RFB) is a chemical energy storage technology applied to large-scale power generation sites. 1 Due to its preponderance of protruding energy efficiency, low emission, flexible capacity regulation, low cost, and long life, RFB has attracted a large number of researchers to research. The RFB is made up of an electrode, bipolar
US Startup Creates Rechargeable Nanoelectric Fuel
The Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago (IIT) startup Influit Energy has developed five separate projects as components of an innovative closed-loop energy ecosystem. "We have created a new flow battery based on
Influit moves to commercialize its ultra-high density
Illinois Tech spinoff Influit Energy says it''s coming out of stealth mode to commercialize a rechargeable electrofuel – a non-flammable, fast-refuelling liquid flow battery that already...
Emerging chemistries and molecular designs for flow batteries
Redox flow batteries are a critical technology for large-scale energy storage, offering the promising characteristics of high scalability, design flexibility and decoupled energy and power. In
New electric vehicle battery could recharge in 5 minutes, avoid
Nanoelectrofuel flow batteries provide an upgrade from traditional flow batteries by boosting energy density via nanoparticles, IEEE Spectrum magazine reported. Their development is being spurred by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. "Influit is now developing a battery with an energy density rated at 550 to 850 watt
NASA-Backed Battery Will Revolutionise Electric Vehicles
Early Influit flow battery prototype shows how simple and easy ther are to construct — Influit With all of this in mind, it is no wonder NASA and DARPA invested in Influit.These organisations
"Nothing is Going to Stop us"
"The traditional flow battery commercially has been around since the 70s. But, the first flow battery is over 100 years old. You have a liquid that you can store a charge in and get the charge out. The new liquid can charge and discharge using the flow battery format. Using nanoparticles, Influit gets a lot more material per unit volume
Influit Going Commercial
Influit Energy, a spinoff from Illinois Institute of Technology, is going commercial in a big way. They claim to have developed a "rechargeable electrofuel – a non-flammable, fast-refueling liquid flow battery that already carries 23 percent more energy than lithium batteries, at half the cost." Reporting by Loz Blain in New Atlas notes the company
Nanoelectrofuel: Rechargeable Technology to Store Electricity
With the aim of innovating with respect to batteries and electricity storage, a group of scientists belonging to the company Influit Energy, with experience at the Illinois Institute of Technology, presented nanoelectrofuel, a flow battery system that is easily recharged and has 23% more power than conventional lithium batteries.
Illinois Tech Scientists Receive NSF Phase 1 SBIR Grant for
"This SBIR project is an important milestone for us. The nanoelectrofuel battery is very R&D intensive, and validation in the full flow cell enabled by this SBIR award will significantly reduce risk in further investments and commercialization," said Katsoudas, Influit CEO. "Within the first year, we have to validate a lab-scale battery.
First US project for European long-duration organic flow battery
CMBlu began pilot projects of its Organic SolidFlow brand battery systems last year, launching into the US at the start of 2023. Image: CMBlu via Twitter. CMBlu Energy, the designer and maker of a proprietary organic flow battery, has won its first deal in the US since the company''s expansion into the market.
NanoElectroFuel Boosts Flow Batteries
This battery uses a completely new kind of fluid, called a nanoelectrofuel. Compared to a traditional flow battery of comparable size, it can store 15 to 25 times as much energy, allowing for a battery system small enough for use in an electric vehicle andenergy - dense enough to provide the range and the speedy refill of a gasolinepowered vehicle.
Influit
In 2021 we noted that Influit is " targeting the electric vehicle market for its variation on the flow battery theme, which it has dubbed the ''Nanoelectrofuel Flow Battery.''" In the summer of 2022 Influit was reportedly considering the idea of picking up its nanoelectrofuel flow battery and moving to Texas, but cooler heads prevailed.
Revolutionizing Electric Vehicles: How Flow Batteries Could
Influit has invented special nanoparticles that allow for higher energy densities without increasing viscosity or compromising the intrinsic advantages of the flow battery. In practice, this innovation allows for much more "energy" to be concentrated per liter of "fuel".
Revolutionary Liquid Flow Battery Is Better Than Any
The Influit liquid flow battery has an impressive performance, with 23% higher energy density by volume than lithium-ion batteries – that''s somewhere between 350-550 Wh/l at the system level...
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How does the Influit liquid flow battery function?
The Influit liquid flow battery functions with four nozzles in the dispensers, one for each tank, allowing for simultaneous draining of spent fuels and refilling of fresh ones. Impressively, it has a higher energy density by volume than lithium-ion batteries, with approximately 23% more energy – around 350-550 Wh/l at the system level for the Gen1 battery.
What makes influit energy a good battery?
Influit Energy's nanoelectrofuel, an aqueous suspension, eliminates the risk of fires or explosions, ensuring safety and reliability. The battery's wide operational range and ability to be recharged with various energy sources make it a promising contender in the sustainable energy landscape.
What is influit energy doing with DARPA?
Influit Energy has two separate projects underway with DARPA. One is focused on demonstrating the effectiveness of the batteries in a utility electric vehicle, and the other is a study looking at how to optimize and scale up the manufacturing of the NEF batteries. The goal is to reduce the mass and volume of the batteries.
What is influit energy?
Influit Energy aims to demonstrate the value and scalability of its nanoelectrofuel technology in various applications over the next two years, anticipating a serious consideration by 2025 or 2026.
How does Influit work?
Influit's battery system uses solid nanoparticles of active metal oxide battery material suspended in the fluid, according to the company. This is said to prevent the particles from settling at the bottom of the tanks through random Brownian movement alone.
What role does the government play in influit energy's growth?
The United States government has also played a critical role in Influit Energy’s growth, awarding the company more than $10 million in contracts to fund the design and fabrication of NEF flow battery prototypes that will allow several agencies to utilize Influit Energy’s batteries in electric vehicles and aircraft.