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Scientists design ultrastable, high-energy-density Zn–Mn battery
A research team led by Prof. Yan Lifeng from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has designed a water-based nanomicellar electrolyte by using methylurea (Mu). The results were published in the Journal of...
The future availability of zinc: Potential contributions from recycling and necessary ones from mining
Society's increasing demand for metals led to the discussion as to whether scarcity of raw materials could lead to supply shortages and to which extend circularity can prevent resource depletion. This study investigates the need for and availability of secondary and...
Enzinc Wins World Materials Forum Coup de Coeur Award Start Up Award for Its Revolutionary Zinc Battery Technology
Advanced technology repurposes existing lead acid manufacturing infrastructure to expedite the deployment of better batteries Richmond, California – July 7, 2023 – Enzinc, a pioneering developer of advanced rechargeable zinc battery technology, was awarded the...
Zinc Batteries Fare Well in Life Cycle Assessments
Why are Life Cycle Assessments becoming an increasingly important means of evaluating cleantech performance and economics? First, consumers, businesses, insurers and regulators are increasingly denouncing greenwashing, and demanding more fact- and science-based...
Next-gen battery hopeful ZincFive gets US$80 million commitment from new strategic partner
Startup ZincFive, maker of a novel nickel-zinc battery for stationary storage applications, has brought its total investment raised since founding seven years ago to more than US$200 million. The Oregon, US-headquartered company said it has successfully closed...
e-Zinc Awarded as 2023 Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum
TORONTO, June 21, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--e-Zinc, the company enabling sustainable, long-duration energy storage with its zinc-air battery, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum’s "Technology Pioneers." e-Zinc utilizes zinc as the...
Redflow to supply transformative 20 MWh flow battery system for project in California
BRISBANE, Australia, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Redflow Limited (ASX: RFX), a global leader in clean energy storage, announced today that its safe, scalable, and sustainable flow batteries have been funded and approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC)...
Exploring the potential of Zinc Battery technology
As battery developers continue to enhance their products, both through continued engineering and chemical additives, rechargeable zinc batteries are competing well in the energy storage space. Most ZBI members are zinc battery developers, but rather than creating a...
UEP zinc-alkaline batteries will be tested in virtual power plant setups with Maplewell
Maplewell Energy, a virtual power plant developer, and zinc-battery developer Urban Electric Power (UEP) have entered into a strategic partnership. Maplewell will use UEP batteries in VPPs throughout North America for commercial and industrial customers. The storage...