Hindustan Zinc Accelerates Zinc Battery Research in Collaboration with JNCASR and IIT Madras
Poised to lead India’s shift toward safer, more sustainable energy storage technologies
Hindustan Zinc Limited has announced key developments in its early-stage research on zinc-based battery technologies, positioning itself as a frontrunner in India’s clean energy transition. As global lithium supply chains face instability and pricing volatility, zinc is emerging as a compelling alternative for energy storage systems.
In a strategic move, Hindustan Zinc has partnered with two of India’s leading scientific institutions—Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras—to explore zinc-ion and zinc-air battery technologies.
Zinc offers multiple advantages over lithium: it is abundant, non-flammable, recyclable, and performs well across a wide temperature range. Moreover, zinc-based systems typically exhibit a lower greenhouse gas footprint, making them ideal for deployment in sectors like aerospace, renewable energy, and data infrastructure.
The collaboration with JNCASR, launched in August 2024, has already yielded promising results. According to Professor Prem Senguttuvan, researchers have made strides in refining zinc anode formulations and optimizing the interaction between electrodes and electrolytes—critical factors in boosting battery efficiency and lifespan.
With this initiative, Hindustan Zinc is not only responding to global energy trends but also reinforcing its commitment to technology-driven sustainability and energy security for India’s future.
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