Advanced anodes for sustainable aqueous rechargeable zinc-based batteries

Jana Andzane

doi:10.5281/zenodo.18744140

Published February 23, 2026 | Version 2

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Advanced anodes for sustainable aqueous rechargeable zinc-based batteries

Jana Andzane (Project member)¹

1. University of Latvia

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Researcher (3):

1. orcid

The Data Management Plan (DMP) is developed in the framework of the project No 5.2.1.1.i.0/2/24/I/CFLA/007 "Internal and External Consolidation of the University of Latvia" of the second round of the Consolidation and Governance Change Implementation Grants within Investment 5.2.1.1.i "Research, Development and Consolidation Grants" under Reform 5.2.1.r "Higher Education and Science Excellence and Governance Reform" of Reform and Investment Strand 5.2 of the Latvian Recovery and Resilience Mechanism Plan "Ensuring Change in the Governance Model of Higher Education Institutions", postdoctoral research grant project No. LU-BA PA-2024/1-0061 "Advanced anodes for sustainable aqueous rechargeable zinc-based batteries" (project leader: Dr. phys. Jana Andzane, 1st September 2024 – 28th February 2026, 200000.00 EUR).

The development of safe, reliable, environmentally friendly, and low-cost batteries is vital in providing society with clean and green energy. Today, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) dominate the market due to their high energy density and lightness; however, LIBs have significant drawbacks, such as high cost, toxicity of organic electrolytes, and high risk of flammability. A promising alternative to LIBs is rechargeable zinc-based batteries with an aqueous electrolyte (AZBs). However, the performance and sustainability of AZBs are limited by the characteristics of the zinc anode (usually zinc foil), which suffers from corrosion, dendritic growth, and surface passivation. The main goal of this project is to develop innovative binder-free nanostructured high-performance zinc anode materials capable of effective and long-term operation in different types (alkaline, neutral, and acidic) of liquid and polymerized water electrolytes. In addition, a new technology for the simultaneous application of advanced quasi-solid state electrolytes as a stabilizer for nanostructured Zn anode and separator with the counter electrode will be developed.

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