We are currently meeting at the 3rd Training Unit of the Marie Curie Doctoral Training Network PREDICTOR in Amiens with the topic of development of high-throughput methods for flow batteries.
Visit MRS Spring 2026
Yannick and I visited MRS Spring this week with two talks about flow batteries and a poster.
New Project Started: UltraThinFlow (UTF)
With funding from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, Fraunhofer ICT, SCHMALZ, NONWOVEN and University Bayreuth will develop a new ultra-thin cell design for flow batteries in the coming three years. Project start was 01.04.2026.
New published paper: Experimental High-Throughput Electrochemistry
I have published a new review paper on experimental High-Throughput Electrochemistry: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/celc.70190
Abstract: Experimental high-throughput electrochemistry (HTE) addresses fundamental limitations of classical electrochemical methods, which are often characterized by high manual effort, low experimental throughput, and limited reproducibility. By employing
parallelized and automated experimental systems in combination with advanced data analysis techniques such as Bayesian optimization and machine learning, the development and optimization of electrochemical processes and materials can be significantly
accelerated. Emphasis is placed on combinatorial approaches, automated laboratory platforms, and self-driving systems. This review presents key technologies, application areas, and methodological advances in experimental HTE, including microelectrode
arrays and robotics-based platforms. The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the field, bridge existing knowledge gaps, contextualize current developments, and outline future innovation pathways for experimental electrochemical research.
Although high-throughput approaches have increasingly been applied across diverse areas such as battery research, electrocatalysis, and organic electrosynthesis, a coherent methodological overview of the underlying technologies, platform concepts, and
levels of automation has been lacking. By consolidating previously scattered developments and systematically comparing different experimental strategies, this article provides a detailed picture of the current state of experimental HTE and identifies key direc-
tions for future research, particularly toward autonomous laboratory systems.
Invited Talk at MRS Spring 2026
I will give a talk about the onoing work of flow battery research and development at Fraunhofer ICT at MRS Spring 2026 at April 30th in Symposium EN05: Flow-Based Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems in Session EN05.05 Materials
https://www.mrs.org/meetings-events/annual-meetings/2026-mrs-spring-meeting-exhibit
