While scientists have hoped that rechargeable zinc-manganese dioxide batteries could be developed into a viable alternative for grid storage applications, engineers at the University of Illinois ...

As concerns ramp up around the cost, availability of materials, lifetime, and safety of lithium-ion batteries, alternative materials and chemistries for battery energy storage are under investigation.

Batteries might come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from the tiny button cells in your watch to the massive lead-cell models that help start your car every morning. They may use different materials ...