Method of operating metal-bromine cells

摘要

A method for generating molecular bromine in bromide-containing electrolyte solution suitable for use in a metal bromine cell, involves chemically oxidizing bromide (Br−) in the electrolyte solution in an acidic environment, to produce the molecular bromine.

主权项

1. A method for generating molecular bromine in bromide-containing electrolyte solution suitable for use in a metal bromine cell, wherein the electrolyte solution comprises zinc bromide, comprising
feeding an oxidizer and an acid into said electrolyte solution, and chemically oxidizing bromide (Br−) in said electrolyte solution in an acidic environment, to produce molecular bromine.