BioZen Batteries is developing bio-inspired redox-active organic semiconducting materials for flow batteries, enabling sustainable large-scale, long-duration energy storage. Their technology aims to provide affordable and abundant energy storage solutions as an alternative to fossil fuels.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The increasing demand for grid-scale energy storage to support renewable energy sources requires more affordable, safer, and readily available materials than current battery technologies can provide. Existing solutions often rely on materials with limited supply chains or pose flammability risks, hindering the widespread adoption of long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems.
Solution
BioZen Batteries develops patent-pending Redoxolyte™ electrolytes, bio-inspired organic semiconducting materials designed to reduce the cost and improve the safety of LDES. These electrolytes are engineered to meet specific electrochemical requirements, such as optimizing redox potential and tailoring solubility for various solvents. BioZen's approach enables localized manufacturing, reduces reliance on scarce materials, and eliminates the need for corrosive additives, supporting the deployment of reliable microgrids and utility-scale energy storage solutions.
Target Audience
BioZen Batteries targets energy storage system (ESS) integrators, utility companies, and microgrid developers seeking cost-effective, safe, and scalable electrolyte solutions for long-duration energy storage applications.
Features
- Organic Redoxolyte™ electrolytes inspired by energy storage mechanisms in green plants
- Customizable electrolyte formulations tailored to specific energy density, voltage, and power requirements
- Compatibility with various solvents, including water, and specialized ion-exchange membranes
- Materials sourced from globally abundant molecules common in the polymer, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical industries
- Electrolyte designs that eliminate the need for corrosive additives or extreme pH conditions
- Support for localized manufacturing with readily available materials and reconstitution processes
- Low electrolyte cost, targeting <$50/kWh, to achieve <$200/kWh total system cost