Beyond Lithium: The Molecular Physics of Aqueous Zinc-Ion Intercalation
Introduction While Lithium-ion (Li-ion) remains the undisputed king of mobile electronics and electric vehicles, a quiet revolution is taking place in the world of stationary energy storage. The global energy transition of 2026 has hit a critical juncture: we no longer just need energy density; we need absolute safety and material abundance . This has led to the resurgence of Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries (AZIBs) .