Novel zinc-ion battery design promotes safe, scalable industrial energy storage

Novel zinc-ion battery design promotes safe, scalable industrial energy storage

The present century has witnessed a proactive shift toward more sustainable forms of energy, including renewable resources such as solar power, wind, nuclear energy, and geothermal energy. These technologies naturally require robust energy storage systems for future usage. In recent years, lithium-ion batteries have emerged as dominant energy storage systems. However, they are known to suffer from critical safety issues.

Dongguk University Researchers Develop Scalable Zinc-Ion Battery Technology for Industrial Use

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 13, 2025 A research team from Dongguk University, led by Associate Professor Geon-Hyoung An from the Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, has introduced a promising alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries for industrial energy storage. Their work, recently published in the journal Advanced Energy Materials, explores the use of graphene-coated stainless steel foil (G@SSF-400) as a curr

Dongguk University Scientists Uncover Novel Battery Design for Industrial Energy Storage

Zinc-ion batteries are promising for energy storage, but their traditional current collectors suffer from scalability issues, restricting industrial applications. In a recent study, researchers from Dongguk University have designed a novel alternative current collector in the form of graphene-coated stainless-steel foil. Consequently, they achieve batteries with high electrochemical performance and superior cycling stability, potentially paving …