Let's explore the potential of Zinc-Air batteries as a sustainable and innovative alternative to today’s dominant lithium-ion technology. In this episode of Battery Generation Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Simon Clark from SINTEF, one of Europe’s leading research organizations.

Simon walks us through the fundamental chemistry behind Zinc-Air systems and explains why they are gaining attention in the quest for cleaner, safer, and more resource-efficient energy storage solutions. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, Zinc-Air batteries rely on zinc—a widely available and inexpensive material—and oxygen from the ambient air, eliminating the need for critical raw materials like lithium, cobalt, or nickel.

We discuss key advantages of Zinc-Air batteries:

However, Simon also addresses the current challenges: