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Zinc-air is mature technology with high energy density, you can get electricity directly without any fire risk and zinc is abundant enough. If we despite all th

by rini17 3y ago

Zinc-air is mature technology with high energy density, you can get electricity directly without any fire risk and zinc is abundant enough. If we despite all that are unable to get it used beyond hearing aids, then what are chances for iron?

KuriousCat 3y ago
What are the main blockers?
- rini17 3y ago
  I am no expert, only assume it's the logistics you need to collect/ship zinc oxide out and fresh zinc in.
  - _hypx 3y ago
    This is true of all existing metal-air batteries BTW. You need to open them up and physically replace the metal.
    - avidiax 3y ago
      You can use them twice with Fluorine.