ANGeLiC joins forces with sister projects to advance battery technologies
Complementary approaches to next-generation batteries
Three projects, ANGeLiC, TALISSMAN and HighMag, recently held their first collaborative meeting to identify synergies and establish a framework for knowledge sharing and joint activities. Each project brings specialized expertise to address different aspects of Generation 5 battery development, creating a broad portfolio of post-lithium-ion solutions.
ANGeLiC develops Generation 5 lithium-sulphur batteries using cutting-edge Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Molecular Layer Deposition (MLD) protection techniques for lithium-metal anodes. Targeting heavy-duty mobility applications, ANGeLiC aims to achieve 500 Wh/kg specific energy and 600 Wh/l volumetric density with 800+ cycles at 50% depth of discharge. By replacing metal-rich cathodes with abundant sulphur, the project addresses both performance and supply chain resilience while targeting battery costs below €75/kWh, supporting Europe’s strategic autonomy in battery manufacturing.
TALISSMAN advances gelled and solid-state lithium-sulphur battery concepts for aerospace and electromobility applications. The project develops two technology pathways: a quasi-solid hybrid battery (Gen2027) and a fully solid-state version (Gen2030), targeting up to 550 Wh/kg energy density with 700+ full cycles. By implementing non-flammable electrolytes and solid-state chemistry, TALISSMAN eliminates thermal runaway risks while ensuring scalability with existing lithium-ion production infrastructure and achieving cost targets below €75/kWh by 2030.
HighMag explores rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs) as an alternative to lithium-based systems, developing two innovative battery concepts: a magnesium-sulphur battery with a conversion cathode and a magnesium metal battery with an insertion cathode. Both feature protected powder-based magnesium anodes targeting 500 Wh/kg specific energy, 600 Wh/L volumetric density, and 800+ cycles at 50% DoD. Using abundant magnesium, sulphur, and manganese, HighMag reduces reliance on critical raw materials while implementing PFAS-free electrolytes and water-based electrode processing. The project achieves EUCAR hazard level 3 safety through dendrite-free magnesium anodes and ensures compatibility with existing lithium-ion production infrastructure.
Strengthening impact through collaboration
This partnership enables us to maximize our collective impact by:
- Sharing research insights: Exchanging findings and learning from methodologies from our development activities across different battery chemistries and protection techniques. This cross-learning accelerates innovation and prevents duplication of efforts.
- Coordinating with European initiatives: Aligning our work with BATT4EU Partnership and Battery2030+ to ensure our innovations contribute to Europe’s long-term battery technology roadmap and industrial competitiveness.
- Joint stakeholder engagement: Organizing collaborative workshops and outreach materials to share Generation 5 battery advances with industry, researchers, and policymakers across Europe.
From laboratory innovation to European battery leadership
All three projects share a fundamental commitment: demonstrating that Europe can lead the global transition to next-generation battery technologies through innovation, sustainability, and strategic independence from critical raw materials.
Whether you are an automotive manufacturer exploring next-generation energy storage solutions, an SME specializing in battery materials or manufacturing, a researcher in electrochemistry or materials science, or a policymaker working on clean mobility and energy transition strategies, we invite you to follow our progress and engage with our work.
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ANGeLiC, TALISSMAN, and HighMag are funded under Horizon Europe topic HORIZON-CL5-2024-D2-02-02: Post-Li-ion technologies and relevant manufacturing techniques for mobility applications (Generation 5), as part of the Batt4EU Partnership.