Ready to Build Your Own FAIR-Battery?
Welcome to the FAIR-Battery project page! Here, you’ll find everything you need to design, build, and test your very own battery. Whether you’re a beginner or have some prior knowledge of battery technology, this guide will walk you through the process step by step.
First things first: Before diving into this project, it’s important to gather all the materials you will need to complete it successfully. Taking the time to collect everything in advance will help your project run more smoothly and prevent interruptions later on. You can find a detailed bill of materials, including any specific parts or tools required, listed on the Flow Battery Research Collective (FBRC) development kit website. Be sure to review this list carefully and check off each item as you prepare your workspace.
What to Expect
We have structured this guide into clear sections to help you navigate through the project with ease. By following along, you will gain both theoretical and practical insights into battery design and testing.
Battery Build Up – A fundamental introduction to battery chemistry. Before you start building, it’s important to understand the basic principles that make batteries work (~5 min).
Componants – A breakdown of the parts you will be assembling for your battery. Each component plays a crucial role in the overall function of the battery, and we will briefly explain their purposes and how they interact with one another (~5 min).
Build – Now that you have the necessary knowledge, it’s time to construct your battery! For this, we will guide you to the Flow Battery Test Cell (FBRC) website, where you will find detailed step-by-step manufacturing instructions, including material specifications, assembly techniques and more (~4+ hours).
Testing – Once your battery is assembled, you’ll need to check if it is working correctly. We will outline key testing procedures, including voltage measurements, capacity assessments and more (~10 min preparation + several days running the experiment).
Troubleshooting – Encountering problems during assembly or testing? Don’t worry! This section will provide solutions to frequently encountered issues and offer guidance on diagnosing and fixing potential errors.
Beyond – Haven’t had enough and want to do more? We will give you some additional challenges you can do to improve your knowledge! (Currently unavailable)
We hope this guide makes your journey into battery building exciting and accessible. Let’s get started and bring your FAIR-Battery to life!