Technology Overview

The ZAM battery uses a latent high‐voltage MnO₂ electrolysis process in a conventional Zn‐ion battery, resulting in a new electrolytic zinc acid and manganese system, via enabled proton and electron dynamics, that maximizes the electrolysis process.

Compared with other Zn‐based electrochemical devices, this new ZAM battery has a record‐high output voltage of 1.95 V and an imposing gravimetric capacity of about 570 mAh g−1, together with a record energy density of approximately 409 Wh kg−1 when both anode and cathode active materials are taken into consideration. The cost was conservatively estimated at <US$ 10 per kWh. This result opens anew opportunity for the development of Zn‐based batteries, and should be of immediate benefit for low‐cost practical energy storage and grid‐scale applications ().

Further Details: Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 10.1002/anie.201904174

Benefits

A wet cell battery having energy densities exceeding 800 Wh/kg.
Quick stable recharge.
Inexpensive materials (zinc and manganese) and simple standard construction.
Superior recycling of charging/re-charging tested over 1500 cycles.

Applications

With the uptake of green energy generation the need to store this energy using batteries has become even more profound. Homes, solar farms, electric vehicles and high energy use industries are some examples that would benefit from this new ZAM battery.

Opportunity

Partner’s sought in battery fields.

Zinc Acid Manganese (ZAM) Battery

Patents

IP Status

Seeking