{"id":36448,"date":"2023-08-22T09:39:07","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T08:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=36448"},"modified":"2023-08-22T09:39:07","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T08:39:07","slug":"zinc-air-batteries-emerge-as-a-cheaper-and-safer-alternative-to-lithium-ion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/zinc-air-batteries-emerge-as-a-cheaper-and-safer-alternative-to-lithium-ion\/36448\/","title":{"rendered":"Zinc-air batteries emerge as a cheaper and safer alternative to lithium-ion"},"content":{"rendered":"
The study, led by Edith Cowan University\u2019s (ECU) Dr Muhammad Rizwan Azhar, revealed that although lithium-ion batteries are a popular choice for electric vehicles, they are limited for several reasons. These include cost, finite resources, and safety concerns.<\/p>\n
\u201cRechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs) are becoming more appealing because of their low cost, environmental friendliness, high theoretical energy density, and inherent safety,\u201d Dr Muhammad Rizwan Azhar said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the emergence of next-generation long-range vehicles and electric aircraft in the market, there is an increasing need for safer, more cost-effective, and high-performance battery systems that can surpass the capabilities of lithium-ion batteries.\u201d<\/p>\n