From different cell architecture to developing a bifunctional catalyst, research into metal-air batteries is gathering pace

The need for India to grow out of (Chinese-dominated) lithium for energy storage is well recognised. Lithium is scarce, less safe, and lithium-ion has energy limitations. As such, India needs to leapfrog lithium into something way better – like metal-air batteries, which have been in focus for some years now, because they pack more power.