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Quest for Sustainable Electrochemical Energy Storage System

Funding: 2023: $170,000
2024: $170,000
2025: $175,000

Project Member(s): Wang, G., Langford, S., Liu, H.

Funding or Partner Organisation: Australian Research Council (ARC Discovery Projects)
Australian Research Council (ARC Discovery Projects)

Start year: 2023

Summary: This project aims to develop high performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries for grid-scale renewable energy storage. Rechargeable zinc-ion battery is a promising electrochemical energy storage technology owing its high safety, low cost and environmental friendliness. By developing high capacity cathode materials, dendrite-free zinc metal anodes and advanced electrolytes, this project expects to achieve practical aqueous zinc-ion batteries with high energy density, long cycle life and cost-effectiveness. The deployment of zinc-ion batteries will enable integration of renewable energies and stabilisation electricity networks. The project will directly support the Australian government’s Climate Change Plan.

FOR Codes: Functional materials, Composite and hybrid materials, Electrochemistry , Battery storage, Energy storage, distribution and supply not elsewhere classified