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Green Powder Materials for Long-Life Sustainable Zinc Rechargeable Batteries

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Imagine a battery that doesn't leak or degrade as quickly because the active materials are locked into a stable crystal structure. Instead of using harsh chemicals, these materials are made using a simple mechanical process with just water. It's like switching from a fragile cake that crumbles to a sturdy biscuit that keeps its shape over thousands of uses.

By the numbers
1000
charge/discharge cycles with 70% capacity retention
150-200
kg/day pilot production capacity
3600
target charge/discharge cycles by project end
5000
target cycles for future generations
The business problem

What needed solving

Zinc batteries often suffer from zinc accumulation and instability during discharge, leading to short lifespans. Current production of active materials often relies on non-green processes and unstable chemical compositions.

The solution

What was built

A patented mechanical production process using water as a solvent to create Calcium Zincate and Titanium Nitride. This resulted in three composite powders: Zincatin, Zincatair, and Zincatem.

Audience

Who needs this

Zinc-Air battery manufacturersIndustrial powder producersZnNi battery developersZn-MnO2 battery manufacturers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Battery Manufacturing
enterprise
Target: Zinc-based battery producers

If you are a battery producer dealing with short cycle life and zinc accumulation—this project developed composite powders like Zincatin and Zincatem that allow batteries to retain 70% capacity after 1000 cycles.

Chemical Production
mid-size
Target: Industrial powder manufacturers

If you are a powder manufacturer dealing with toxic solvents and carbonation issues—this project developed a patented beads milling process using only water to create stable Calcium Zincate.

Renewable Energy Storage
any
Target: Grid-scale energy storage providers

If you are a storage provider dealing with unstable electrochemical materials—this project developed a non-carbonating active material that ensures more reliable and higher quality energy storage outcomes.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the pricing or cost of the materials?

Based on available project data, specific pricing and cost structures are not provided.

Can this be produced at an industrial scale?

Yes, a Pilot Production Line is under construction with an expected start in mid-2024 and a capacity of 150-200 kg/day.

How is the intellectual property handled?

The company uses a patented beads milling process and intends to license the production processes to industrial powder producers and battery manufacturers.

What is the expected timeline for deployment?

The pilot line is scheduled to begin operations by mid-2024.

How does this integrate into existing battery types?

The technology provides three ready-to-use composite powders specifically for ZnNi, Zn-Air, and Zn-MnO2 batteries.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single SME, EASYL ZINC, based in France. With a 100% industry ratio and no university or research partners, the project is heavily focused on commercial application and industrialization rather than basic research.

How to reach the team

Contact EASYL ZINC in France regarding licensing of Calcium Zincate production

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for sustainable zinc battery materials.