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.
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.
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
I have visited UMass Lawell Campus, HARVARD and MIT at the end of November 2025 for visiting laboratories on flow battery research and discussion about research, development and cooperation possibilities.
After 7 years I visited MRS Fall 2025 again. It is always impressive what new and how many new and interesting materials and methods are developed which can be introduced into electrochemical energy storage and electrochemistry.
