Events
2026-10-19
Lithium batteries remain at the heart of the global energy transition. However, key questions persist regarding how far current technologies can take us and what breakthroughs will define the next generation of energy storage solutions.
In this seminar, Prof. Federico Bella (Politecnico di Torino, Italy) will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of lithium-based energy storage, connecting cutting-edge scientific research with industrial competition, geopolitical dynamics, and sustainability ambitions.
Key Topics Covered:
- Global & European Scenarios: A comparative overview of the European battery ecosystem versus major global players, evaluating key opportunities and critical vulnerabilities across the battery value chain.
- Next-Generation Materials Science: Innovations redefining energy storage, including high-energy cathodes, silicon-rich anodes, advanced electrolytes, solid-state architectures, and interfacial engineering.
- Sustainability & Scalability: Addressing critical factors beyond energy density, such as battery safety, resource availability, manufacturing scalability, and circular economy principles.
The lecture will ultimately address a fundamental question: which scientific breakthroughs are truly necessary to shape the future of electrochemical energy storage?
Find the abstract below.