ECU designs cheaper and safer zinc-air battery to replace lithium-ion batteries

Although lithium-ion batteries are the choice for electric vehicles around the world, they face limitations such as cost, limited resources and safety issues. According to foreign media reports, Edith Cowan University (ECU) has conducted new research on sustainable battery systems. The results show that zinc-air batteries made of zinc and air have the potential to replace lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. s future. This project tests zinc-air batteries using a combination of cheaper, safer and sustainably sourced materials, resulting in improved longevity and performance.

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The research project was led by ECU's Dr Muhammad Rizwan Azhar. Although lithium-ion batteries are a popular choice for electric vehicles around the world, they face limitations such as cost, limited resources and safety issues.

Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Azhar, the project leader, said: “Rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZAB) are becoming increasingly attractive due to their low cost, environmental friendliness, high theoretical energy density and inherent safety.