Renewable Technology

Artist representation of zinc-air batteries use zinc oxidized by air. A new catalyst with iron, cobalt, and nickel improves charging, discharging, and cost-effectiveness.

Oxford and Hunan University’s Latest Innovation: A Triple-Metal Catalyst Boosts Zinc-Air Battery Performance, Offering High Energy Densities of 1084 Wh kg−1

Researchers from Hunan University, University College London, and the University of Oxford have discovered a novel metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst for zinc-air batteries (ZABs). It performs better than noble metal catalysts, increasing the usefulness and efficiency of ZAB technology. The scientific publication
July 19, 2024