Zinc-Air Breakthrough: Hindustan & IIT Madras Partnership
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable energy storage, Hindustan Zinc, India’s leading zinc producer, has joined forces with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). This strategic collaboration aims to develop a rechargeable zinc-air battery, offering a promising alternative to the currently dominant lithium-ion batteries.
The partnership leverages Hindustan Zinc’s expertise in zinc metallurgy and IIT Madras’ renowned research capabilities in energy storage technologies. By combining their strengths, the two organizations seek to create a 1 kWh zinc-air battery prototype that can be used in various applications, including renewable energy systems, data centers, and telecommunications.
This innovative project has the potential to revolutionize the energy storage landscape, addressing the limitations of lithium-ion batteries, such as high cost, limited resource availability, and safety concerns. Zinc-air batteries offer several advantages, including longer duration storage, durability, and lower costs compared to lithium-based solutions. The successful development of this prototype could significantly advance India’s capabilities in advanced battery technologies and pave the way for a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
Zinc-Air Battery Breakthrough: Hindustan Zinc Partners with IIT Madras
Hindustan Zinc, a leading global zinc producer, has joined forces with IIT Madras to develop a revolutionary rechargeable zinc-air battery. This strategic partnership aims to address the limitations of lithium-ion batteries, offering a more sustainable, affordable, and efficient energy storage solution.
By combining Hindustan Zinc’s expertise in zinc metallurgy with IIT Madras’ renowned research capabilities, the collaboration seeks to create a 1 kWh zinc-air battery prototype. This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize the energy storage landscape, providing a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries for various applications, including renewable energy systems, data centers, and telecommunications.
Hindustan Zinc’s CEO Foresees Zinc-Air Battery Revolution
Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, has expressed his enthusiasm for the company’s partnership with IIT Madras to develop rechargeable zinc-air batteries. Misra highlighted the potential of zinc as a sustainable and economically viable alternative to lithium in energy storage technology.
He emphasized the importance of accelerating research on zinc-air batteries to redefine the future of energy storage and contribute to a greener and more sustainable world.
IIT Madras Expert to Lead Zinc-Air Battery Development
Aravind Kumar Chandiran, a renowned expert in energy storage solutions, will spearhead the development of rechargeable zinc-air batteries at IIT Madras. With his extensive experience in solar cells and zinc-air batteries, Chandiran and his research team have already achieved significant milestones, including the development of a prototype rechargeable zinc-air battery and securing three Indian patents for innovative designs.
The collaboration between Hindustan Zinc and IIT Madras aims to leverage Chandiran’s expertise to create advanced energy storage technologies that can be applied in various sectors. This partnership has the potential to accelerate India’s capabilities in battery technology and contribute to a more sustainable future.
IIT Madras Professor Highlights Potential of Zinc-Air Batteries
Aravind Kumar Chandiran, a faculty member at IIT Madras, has emphasized the potential of zinc-air batteries as a promising solution to the challenges faced by current energy storage technologies. He highlighted the collaboration with Hindustan Zinc as a strategic opportunity to leverage their combined expertise and develop innovative zinc-air battery solutions for electric vehicles and stationary storage systems.
