INTERVIEW WITH DANIELE VERSACI – POLITO
The lithium–sulfur system is one of the most promising candidates to complement traditional lithium-ion batteries in the coming years, offering clear advantages in both performance and sustainability.
Daniele Versaci explains in this interview the role of POLITO in the TALISSMAN project as well as how to face the current barriers when developing this new type of battery.
What does POLITO engineering bring to the design of lighter and safer batteries?
In TALISSMAN, the POLITO team will collaborate closely with other project partners to develop advanced materials that enhance the performance of next-generation lithium–sulfur batteries, while also ensuring a more sustainable production process. In addition, POLITO will contribute to the creation of eco-design guidelines and the assessment of the potential environmental impacts to support the design choices from a sustainability perspective.
Which stage of the battery life cycle are you most focused on (for example: design, testing, durability)?
POLITO will contribute to several key aspects of the project: from the development and design of innovative materials to enhance lithium–sulfur battery performance, to their characterization and testing. In parallel, POLITO will assess the environmental impact of the entire production process, with the goal of enabling safer and more sustainable solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries.
How do you make sure these new batteries will work in the real world, outside the lab?
The lithium–sulfur system is one of the most promising candidates to complement traditional lithium-ion batteries in the coming years, offering clear advantages in both performance and sustainability. Despite being studied since the 1960s, its widespread adoption has been limited by several challenges. The TALISSMAN project addresses these barriers by combining novel approaches, advanced materials, and innovative cell designs, with a strong focus on enhancing safety and sustainability to accelerate large-scale commercialization.