Lithium-Ion Batteries Aren't Good Enough To Power A Renewable Future — This New Battery Could Be

22 Oct 2023 | Abstracted from Inverse

"Zinc-ion batteries, on the other hand, could solve the cost and abundance issues. Using inexpensive, abundant materials such as zinc and manganese not only makes them cheaper to produce but also lowers the risk of supply chain disruptions or material shortages that affect lithium-ion materials such as lithium and cobalt."

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