Synthesis and Electrochemical Performance of Anthraquinone Derivatives for Aqueous Organic Redox Flow Batteries

Authors

• Yvette Haqq, St. John Fisher University
• Anna Freeman, St. John Fisher University

Document Type

Poster Presentation

Publication Date

4-17-2026

Keywords

fsc2026

Abstract

As large scale energy storage becomes less available, aqueous organic redox flow batteries (AORFBs) offer a sustainable alternative to vanadium based systems. Anthraquinones are stellar candidates for electrolytes due to their rapid redox and chemical malleability. As of now, a substitution reaction with 1,2-dibromoethane has proven to be effective, in the future Bromines will continue to be used during larger scale experiments. Upon completion of these, an attempt to do similar experiments with other halogens will be made. This project will build on the finding that anthraquinones are a better alternative to industry standard anthraquinones, and investigate the synthesis and electrochemical performance of anthraquinone derivatives.

Comments

Poster presented at the 2026 Fisher Showcase, St. John Fisher University, April 17, 2026.

Publication Information

Haqq, Yvette and Freeman, Anna, "Synthesis and Electrochemical Performance of Anthraquinone Derivatives for Aqueous Organic Redox Flow Batteries" (2026). Fisher Showcase 2026. Paper 118.
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/fsc2026/118

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