IIT Madras partners with Hindustan Zinc to advance zinc-air battery technology
The collaboration aims to develop a 1 kWh electrically rechargeable zinc-air battery prototype, Hindustan Zinc said in a statement.
Press Trust of India | October 9, 2024 | 09:57 PM IST
NEW DELHI: Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd on Wednesday said that it has partnered with IIT Madras to develop advanced zinc-air battery technology. Zinc-air batteries offer a cost-effective, rechargeable and durable alternative to expensive and imported lithium-ion batteries. The collaboration aims to develop a 1 kWh electrically rechargeable zinc-air battery prototype, Hindustan Zinc said in a statement.
"This partnership marks a significant step forward in the evolution of zinc-based battery technologies, leveraging zinc's abundant resource availability, cost-effectiveness and established safety record," the statement said. While lithium-ion batteries currently dominate the market, their high cost, limited resource availability and safety concerns present major challenges that zinc-based alternatives can effectively address.
Also read IIT Madras launches new cybersecurity centre to boost research and innovation
"Our partnership with IIT Madras will advance research on zinc-air battery technology, that will redefine the future of energy storage. By exploring new applications of zinc in energy storage, we are committed to contributing to a greener and more sustainable future for the generations to come," Hindustan Zinc Ltd CEO Arun Misra said. Zinc-air batteries are emerging as a viable alternative, known for their long-duration storage capabilities, durability and potential to be a more affordable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Compared to lithium, which is over four times more expensive, zinc offers a more affordable solution with superior performance attributes.
Follow us for the latest education news on colleges and universities, admission, courses, exams, research, education policies, study abroad and more..
To get in touch, write to us at news@careers360.com.
Next Story
]Featured News
]- Universities UK blueprint flags growing reliance on fee income from foreign students, suggests global strategy
- Delhi University plans to favour interdisciplinary courses over honours ones by 2047
- Empty classrooms, dubious admissions: Murshidabad’s B.Ed college boom a cause for concern
- Stanford University’s list of top scientists must not be misused to win perception battles, says JNU Professor
- NEET Counselling 2024: Close to 1,500 ‘convert’ to NRI quota for MBBS admissions
- RGNUL incident ‘deeply troubling’; alumni, law universities extend support to protesting students
- ‘Constant scrutiny’: RGNUL Patiala VC’s hostel visit sparks protests, demand for resignation
- AIIMS Delhi optometry students protest ‘outdated’ syllabus, hostel shortage, ‘discrimination’
- IISc Bengaluru: Over 800 students, faculty sign petition to cancel 'India-Israel Business Summit'
- NTA owes school principals lakhs in NEET, CUET bills despite Rs 449-crore profit