Abstract
There is a global shift towards renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, to protect our environment against the damages caused by fossil fuels. However, the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources has hindered large-scale electrical grid adoption. Redox flow batteries (RFB) offer a low-cost, environmentally conscious, scalable solution to energy storage. Non-aqueous Redox flow batteries (NRFB) have better adaptability in terms of temperature, environmentally non-hazardous chemistry, and capacity. The improvement in capacity is a function of the larger electrical window offered by the electrolyte solvents. One obstacle to NRFBs is the decomposition of the active material in the electrolyte solution during repeated charge and discharge cycles. This is a function of the active species undergoing side reactions. Amavadin is a naturally occurring bio-molecule that consists of a vanadium (IV) ion coordinated with a binding constant by two tridentate ligands. This research was focused on the synthesis, characterization and electrochemical applications of various analogues of a vanadium compound, Amavadin.