Zinc-ion batteries
Zinc-ion batteries (ZIB) operate using the same mechanism as Lithium-ion batteries. The metal acts as the anode, while a zinc intercalating material serves as a cathode. The battery has a high energy density and is not prone to fires like its Li-ion counterpart.

The abundance of zinc in nature makes ZIBs cost-effective and sustainable, while their fast charging and discharging capabilities make them ideal for commercial use as well. Zinc batteries have a longer lifespan than Li-ion batteries. Still, issues of “zinc dendrites” and undesirable side reactions have stalled their wide-scale