although a popular choice for electric vehicles around the world, face limitations related to cost, finite resources, and safety concerns. are becoming more appealing because of their low cost, environmental friendliness, high theoretical energy density, and inherent safety.
Until now the major disadvantage of these has been the limited power output, due to poor performance of air electrodes and short lifespan. Dr Azhar noted, “The new design has been so efficient it suppressed the internal resistance of batteries, and their voltage was close to the theoretical voltage which resulted in a high peak power density and ultra-long stability. In addition to revolutionizing the energy storage industry, this breakthrough contributes significantly to building a sustainable society, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, and mitigating environmental impacts.
“Due to the abundance of zinc available in countries such as Australia, and the ubiquity of air, this becomes a highly viable and reliable energy storage solution,” Dr Azhar explained.