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1、Advanced ELECTRODESfor Next Generation Flow BatteriesCompany Overview2Flow-nano is an innovative startup based in Milan,founded in June 2023 as a venture of X-nano-a spinoff of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia(IIT),with CDP Tech4Planetas a new Investor.With our proprietary coating technology,we f

2、unctionalize carbon fabrics with carbon nanoparticles boosting active surface area andelectrochemical performance.Flow-nano is a component company,designing and producing high performance nanostructured electrodes for electrochemical applications,particularly as a first target market,Flow Batteries.

3、3PROBLEM:Maximizing the potential of renewable energy requires Long-Duration Energy Storage solutions.Flow batteries are the most suitable electrochemical option,but their high cost remains a major barrier.FLOW-NANOSOLUTION:Our cutting-edge nanostructured electrodes supercharge Flow Battery performa

4、nces-boosting power density and efficiencyOur goal is to enable flow batteries operations at HIGH current/power density,to reduce the power unit costs.Flow-Nano TechnologyOur coating dramatically increases the electrodes electrochemically active surface areaOUR CORE TECHNOLOGY2 STEPS PROCESSParticle

5、s synthesis and depositionCarbon nanoparticles are synthetized by means of a cold plasma and deposited on the carbon fibers of the substrate,forming a mesoporous film.Thermal post-treatmentThe coated electrode undergoes a thermal treatment,converting the particles into CARBON NANO-ONIONS,realizing a

6、 SINTERED,EXTREMELY STABLE,CONDUCTIVE COATING.DRY PROCESS,SOLVENT FREELOW EMISSIONLOW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTZERO WASTE2mFlow-Nano-Onions5m200nmCharge-Discharge Constant PowerA stack equipped with FN electrodes could normally operate at high power density/high efficiency and could sustain ultra high po