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Anzode
is building a generation of green batteries that address safety and environmental issues. Zinc (Zn) has long been considered an ideal battery electrode due to its high power and energy density, its low cost and the ready availability worldwide. It is environmentally benign, easy to recycle and harmless in disposal sites. Zn systems, in the form of Zn alkaline manganese, are in widespread use globally as single-use batteries (with more than 80% the market). Until now however, Zn has failed to perform up to expectations in rechargeable batteries. Dendrite growth and shape change, both of which cause premature failure, have prevented the large-scale commercialization of rechargeable Zn systems. Anzode has successfully solved these issues unlocking the full electrochemical potential of Zn. Our proprietary technology is cathode agnostic. |
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The Challenge
The mobility of intermediate zincate species leads to shape change and dendrite growth when cycling – this has been an ongoing barrier to the commercialization of rechargeable zinc batteries. Anzode Solutions Anzode has developed a proprietary and patented technology that completely stabilizes the zinc anode allowing it to cycle at high current rates and deep discharge levels. Similarly, Anzodes technology can also be used with unstable cathode materials thereby allowing their use in a Zinc based battery arrangement |
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Anzode Bridges
Wide Gap in the Battery Market Performance Closes the gap between Advanced Lead-Acid and Li-Ion at a cost closer to Lead-Acid. Environment The only battery with no toxicity or sustainability issues. Costs Acquisition cost marginally higher than PbA, but a lower overall life cycle cost. Safety No known safety issues or thermal runaway tendencies. |
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Low Toxicity and Recyclability
is the Solution to Growing Pollution and Safety Issues. Batteries have finite lives and are everywhere. When end of life for batteries is achieved the batteries essentially become a Toxic Waste. Since collection and recycling activities are imperfect, the only real solution to reduce the toxicity from batteries is to address it by making batteries from less harmful materials. Anzode’s Zinc based Manganese and Nickel battery use elements that are currently mined and abundant worldwide so there is no need (like lithium) to open new mines, but more importantly, Manganese, Zinc, and Nickel are both significantly less toxic than the elements found in ALL commercial batteries today. |
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Anzode’s chemistry is clearly better from an environmental, health, and safety perspective.
The inherent safety of the Nickel Zinc chemistry, the low toxicity of Anzode’s battery elements, the ease with which the batteries can be recycled, and the global abundance of the elements used in the construction of the battery makes it the clear choice for all applications where the environment, health, and/or safety is of concern. |
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Damaging qualities of Lead
Lead is a toxic metal that can enter the body by inhalation of lead dust or ingestion when touching the mouth with lead-contaminated hands. If leaked onto the ground, acid and lead particles contaminate the soil and become airborne when dry. Children and developing fetuses are most vulnerable to lead exposure because their bodies are developing. Excessive levels of lead can affect a child’s growth, cause brain damage, harm kidneys, impair hearing and induce behavioral problems. In adults, lead can cause memory loss and lower the ability to concentrate, as well as harm the reproductive system. Lead is also known to cause high blood pressure, nerve disorders, and muscle and joint pain. Researchers speculate that Ludwig van Beethoven became ill and died because of lead poisoning. |
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The World’s Worst Pollution Problems 2016:
The Toxics Beneath Our Feet. |
According to The World’s Worst Pollution Problems 2016 report the top ten polluting Industries are identified as used lead acid battery (ULAB) recycling, mining and ore processing, tanneries, dumpsites, industrial estates, smelting, artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM), product manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, and the dye industry.
These industries collectively put over 32 million people at risk and account for 7 million to 17 million Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) in low- and middle-income countries. Lead Acid Battery Recycling and Lead Smelting together account for 3 million to 7.3 million (DALYs) by themselves. |
Safety and Environment
Nickel, Zinc, and Manganese along with the other elements composing Anzode’s battery do not have any thermal runaway or flammability issues and beside for the release of hydrogen during overcharging has no malign tendencies even when abused.
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