Development of next-generation zinc ion battery without the risk of explosion or fire

A research team led by Dr. Joong-Kee Lee of the Center for Energy Storage Research has developed a next-generation secondary battery that uses zinc metal as an electrode without any risk of explosion or fire. This battery is safe enough to be worn on the body and can be manufactured as a fiber shape, which means it may potentially be applied as a power source for wearable devices in the future.