Next generation rechargeable and sustainable Zinc-Air batteries - ZABAT

Project summary

Energy Storage technologies are essential to reach the mid- (2030) and long-term (2050) EU climate and energy goals. Particularly, batteries are crucial to include renewables (wind, solar…) into the EU grid. Hence, for the stability and security of Europe’s energy supply. Aligned with that, ZABAT will develop and validate a rechargeable Zn-Air battery to enable cost-effective behind the meter energy storage applications for industry and household coupled with renewables. ZABAT aims to develop a critical material free energy storage system, with at least 300 Wh Kg-1 and > 2,000 hours cycle life. The technology is based on abundant Zn, thus reducing the use of CRMs (i.e., lithium, natural graphite and cobalt) while promoting the circular economy, as set by the United Nations in the sustainable development goals. ZABAT will also address environmental, toxicity, and societal impact of the materials and processes related to r-ZAB technology through sustainable and circularity assessments.