Sweating the Small Stuff: The Path to Cutting-Edge Zinc Batteries - Emma Lord

Year
2026
Organisation
University of Toronto
Tags
zinc
Zinc Batteries
energy storage
materials science
electrochemistry
Battery Technology
Lithium Alternatives
sustainable energy
microscopy
Surface Chemistry
innovation
clean technology
engineering research
Safety Engineering
nanomaterials
electrolytes
Summary

This research investigates zinc batteries as a safer, cheaper alternative to lithium batteries. By studying the microscopic passive layer formed between zinc and electrolyte, it identifies mechanisms that improve performance and prevent failure. The work aims to enable more reliable, ethical, and fire-safe energy storage technologies through detailed materials analysis.