Project

To achieve its vision of next-generation, safe and sustainable lithium-sulphur batteries, TALISSMAN sets out seven strategic objectives that span material innovation, cell design, manufacturing, sustainability, and industrial uptake.

THE SEVEN TALISSMAN OBJECTIVES

1. Safe and efficient 3D lithium-metal anodes

TALISSMAN will develop advanced 3D carbon-based frameworks to stabilise lithium-metal anodes, reducing safety risks like dendrite formation while unlocking higher energy capacity for next-gen batteries.

2. Advanced electrolytes for stable performance

New gel and solid-state electrolytes will minimise the harmful migration of polysulfides inside the battery, improving lifespan, thermal safety, and charge/discharge efficiency.

3. High-performance sulphur cathodes

Innovative sulphur-carbon composite materials will be engineered to store more energy and ensure stability, using cost-effective, scalable production processes suitable for future battery manufacturing.

4. Understanding and preventing battery degradation

TALISSMAN will use advanced testing and modelling to reveal how and why performance fades over time, helping to design more durable and efficient lithium-sulphur cells.

5. Pilot-scale validation of battery prototypes

The project will build and test realistic, multi-layer cell prototypes under industrially relevant conditions to prove they can be safely manufactured at scale and meet market needs.

6. Sustainability and circularity by design

From material sourcing to end-of-life recycling, the project will embed eco-design principles to ensure batteries are resource-efficient, safe, and aligned with EU environmental standards.

7. Industrial uptake and exploitation

Through strong partnerships, IP protection, and open science, TALISSMAN will promote widespread adoption of its results, supporting Europe’s strategic battery independence and clean mobility transition.