PARTNERS
CIDETEC: CIDETEC Energy Storage is in charge of the project coordination. CIDETEC is a specialist centre focused on the development of new battery technologies and their transfer to industry, with the capacity to develop complete products and processes, offering services such as material validation, pilot-scale manufacturing, pack engineering, digitalisation, battery testing, including post-mortem analysis, and battery recycling and second life. In the TALISSMAN project, CIDETEC leads the development of advanced lithium-sulphur battery materials and coordinates the integration of safe, high-performance components. With strong expertise in battery chemistry, prototyping, and testing, CIDETEC ensures that the technologies developed meet the technical and safety standards required for sustainable electric mobility and aerospace applications across Europe.
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AIRBUS: Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, designing and manufacturing commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence systems, and space technologies. In the TALISSMAN project, Airbus plays a key role in defining performance and safety requirements for next-generation lithium-sulphur batteries, ensuring their suitability for future aerospace applications. By aligning cutting-edge battery innovation with real-world aviation needs, Airbus helps drive the development of lighter, safer, and more efficient energy storage solutions to support sustainable air transport in Europe and beyond.
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ARKEMA: Arkema is a global leader in speciality materials, offering innovative solutions across sectors such as mobility, electronics, and construction. In the TALISSMAN project, Arkema contributes its expertise in advanced polymers and electrolyte materials to develop safer, high-performance components for lithium-sulphur batteries. By providing cutting-edge materials tailored to demanding aerospace and automotive requirements, Arkema supports the creation of next-generation energy storage systems that are both efficient and sustainable.
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FRAUNHOFER IWS: Fraunhofer IWS is a leading German research institute focused on material and laser technologies for industrial applications. In the TALISSMAN project, Fraunhofer IWS contributes its expertise in electrode manufacturing, interface engineering, and cell integration to optimise the performance and scalability of lithium-sulphur batteries. By advancing innovative processing techniques, the institute plays a key role in ensuring that the developed battery technologies meet the stringent requirements of electric mobility and aerospace sectors.
JUSTUS-LIEBIG: Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a renowned German research university with strong expertise in chemistry, materials science, and energy storage. In the TALISSMAN project, JLU focuses on fundamental research into lithium-sulphur battery mechanisms, helping to understand and improve the electrochemical processes at play. By advancing scientific knowledge in sulphur cathodes and lithium metal interfaces, JLU supports the development of safer, more efficient batteries for sustainable mobility applications.
Politecnico di Torino: Politecnico di Torino is one of Italy’s leading technical universities, known for excellence in engineering, materials science, and sustainable technologies. In the TALISSMAN project, Politecnico di Torino contributes to the modelling and design optimisation of lithium-sulphur batteries, focusing on performance, safety, and scalability. Through advanced simulation and analysis, the university helps tailor battery systems to the needs of electric mobility and aerospace, supporting their efficient integration into real-world applications.
SAFT: Saft is a global battery manufacturer specialising in advanced technology solutions for industry, transport, defence, and aerospace. In the TALISSMAN project, Saft plays a key role in evaluating the manufacturability and scalability of lithium-sulphur battery prototypes, ensuring they meet industrial standards. With its strong background in high-performance battery systems, Saft supports the transition from lab-scale innovation to real-world applications in electric vehicles and aircraft.
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS: Sustainable Innovations is a Spanish SME dedicated to bridging the gap between research and market through business innovation, communication, and exploitation strategies. In the TALISSMAN project, Sustainable Innovations leads dissemination, communication, and exploitation activities, ensuring that project results reach key stakeholders and have real impact. By supporting market uptake and raising awareness, the company helps accelerate the adoption of lithium-sulphur batteries in the mobility and aerospace sectors.
TECNALIA: TECNALIA is a leading Spanish research and technological development centre focused on creating innovative solutions in energy, mobility, and advanced materials. In the TALISSMAN project, TECNALIA contributes its expertise in battery testing, safety assessment, and sustainability analysis. By evaluating the performance and environmental impact of lithium-sulphur technologies, TECNALIA ensures that the developed batteries are not only efficient and safe but also aligned with long-term goals for sustainable mobility and clean energy.