A team of scientists at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of Chemistry has made a significant breakthrough by developing an organic material capable of storing protons, leading to the creation of a rechargeable proton battery. This innovative battery technology, leveraging hydrogen ions instead of lithium, addresses critical challenges in energy storage like resource scarcity and environmental impact. The research, published in Angewandte Chemie, showcases the battery's quick energy storage, longevity, and sub-zero performance. Professor Chuan Zhao highlighted the benefits of the all-organic proton battery and its potential to be a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The collaboration with UNSW Engineering and ANSTO resulted in the material, TABQ, supporting rapid proton movement through hydrogen-bond networks. The team emphasized the advantages of proton batteries in terms of low cost, high safety, and fast charging performance, especially for large-scale storage and renewable energy integration. Future work will focus on developing new organic materials to enhance battery output voltage. The discovery also holds promise for hydrogen storage, providing a solution for safe global transportation and extraction. This breakthrough research signifies a step towards efficient energy integration technologies and the realization of sustainable energy storage solutions.