Alternative To Lithium-Ion? Researchers Advance Safer, Affordable Aluminium-Ion Batteries

May 18, 2026

A major breakthrough from Bengaluru’s scientific community could shape the future of sustainable energy storage. Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, led by Dr. Kavita Pandey, in collaboration with researchers from Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, have developed a new composite material that could make aluminium-ion batteries safer, more stable, longer-lasting, affordable, and sustainable for large-scale energy storage applications.

Aluminium-ion batteries are considered a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to aluminium’s abundance, lower cost, higher charge-storage capacity, and improved safety. However, challenges related to rapid cathode degradation have so far limited their commercial viability. The newly developed material aims to address these limitations and could open new possibilities for next-generation clean energy technologies.

My exclusive interview with Dr. Kavita Pandey –

Watch the video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4C9gSmT1aY

Read the detailed report https://www.etvbharat.com/en/technology/alternative-to-lithium-ion-researchers-advance-safer-affordable-aluminium-ion-batteries-enn26051405877

Dr Anubha

Dr. Anubha Jain is a Senior Journalist Author associated with Eenadu TV, Lokmat Media & All India Radio — handling diverse domains – politics, economics, wildlife, space, science & technology and specializes in tracking social and economic changes taking place in the country. Based in Bengaluru she’s recognised for her work in journalism, advocacy for women’s empowerment and one-on-one interviews with prominent personalities.

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