A research team at Stanford University has made significant strides in liquid battery technology for renewable energy storage. The technology, known as liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs), can store electrical energy in liquid fuels, potentially accelerating the transition to green energy. LOHCs have emerged as promising candidates for energy storage, offering efficient hydrogen storage and release using catalysts and elevated temperatures. The team is focusing on using isopropanol and acetone for energy storage, aiming to develop efficient catalyst systems to address production challenges. A key breakthrough in the research is the discovery of cobaltocene's effectiveness as a co-catalyst, bypassing hydrogen gas production. The team plans to leverage this discovery to explore alternative catalysts using more abundant metals like iron, with the goal of creating affordable and scalable LOHC systems. The researchers are optimistic about the potential of liquid batteries to revolutionize energy storage for the electricity grid, as well as for individual solar and wind farms.