ANOLYTES COMPRISING ALKANOLAMINE-BASED LIGANDS FOR REDOX FLOW BATTERY SYSTEMS

Disclosed herein are anolytes comprising alkanolamine-base ligands and an iron-ion component. Also disclosed herein is a redox flow battery system comprising an anolyte comprising the alkanolamine-based ligand of the present disclosure, a catholyte; and an ion selective membrane disposed between the catholyte and anolyte. Also disclosed herein are methods of making and using the anolyte disclosed herein.