Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, could help decrease the world's reliance on fossil fuels. But first, power companies need a safe, cost-effective way to store the energy for ...

This innovative protective coating prevents dendrite growth and undesirable side reactions, making zinc-ion batteries more stable and practical DAEJEON, South Korea, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

Spurred by concerns over cost, safety, and sourcing of raw materials, researchers are on the hunt for alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. Now, scientists have developed a proof-of-concept, ...

Researchers in China have synthesized orthorhombic Zn3V2O8 by a flux-assisted solid-state method and shown it delivers high ...

The Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural sciences, health sciences, applied sciences and social sciences, according to their ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Scientists led by an Oregon State University researcher have developed a new electrolyte that raises the efficiency of the zinc metal anode in zinc batteries to nearly 100%, a ...

The Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural sciences, health sciences, applied sciences and social sciences, according to their ...

Zinc-air batteries are great little energy storage devices, but they have plenty of room for improvement – for one, they’re not usually rechargeable. Now a team led by the University of Münster has ...

In a recent interview with Battery Technology, Michael Burz, the CEO of Enzinc, shared insights into the groundbreaking technology that could reshape the energy storage industry. Enzinc—a company ...

Zinc-based batteries are rechargeable, using zinc as the anode material. During discharge, zinc atoms oxidize, releasing zinc ions that travel through the electrolyte to the cathode, where they are ...

The zinc-bonded polyacrylic acid layer prevents corrosion, undesirable side reactions and dendritic growth on zinc-anodes, stabilizing the anode surface and leading to improved cycling performance and ...