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Printable zinc ion batteries for flexible devices (2025-2026)

Abstract

The aim of this project is to advance the development of flexible printed zinc ion batteries, leveraging a novel electrolyte covered by a pending patent. These batteries have the potential to impact multiple industries, including consumer electronics (wearables), medical devices (implantables and biosensors) and Internet of Things (smart labels and tags). Upon completion, the project aims to deliver a scalable, cost-effective alternative to the flexible lithium-ion battery market, positioning the technology as a key enabler for next-generation flexible devices.

Experts

Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe

Affiliate of Centre for Multiscale Energy Systems
Centre for Multiscale Energy Systems
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Affiliate of Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM)
Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Affiliate of Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Green Electrochemical Transformati
ARC COE for Green Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
ARC Future Fellow
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Deputy Head of School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Ruth Knibbe
Ruth Knibbe

Dr Miaoqiang Lyu

Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellow
School of Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Affiliate of Nanomaterials Centre
NanoMaterials Centre
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Miaoqiang Lyu
Miaoqiang Lyu