Vedanta Group's Hindustan Zinc Partners with JNCASR for Zinc-Based Battery Innovations
Vedanta group's Hindustan Zinc has teamed up with Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) to create new zinc material variants for zinc-based batteries. Zinc batteries are favored over lithium ones for their long duration, cost, durability, and safety, crucial for a low-carbon future.
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Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) aimed at developing innovative zinc material variants tailored for zinc-based batteries.
These zinc-based batteries are emerging as a superior alternative to lithium counterparts, courtesy of their long-duration storage capacity, cost-effectiveness, durability, and a proven safety track record.
"Zinc is integral to a low-carbon future and it presents itself as a safe, stable and sustainable alternative to lithium in the energy storage segment," said Hindustan Zinc Ltd CEO, Arun Misra, in a statement, highlighting the growing significance of zinc-based primary batteries in both domestic and global markets.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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