Scaling up production of innovative Na-ion battery cathode active material for a competitive European value chainbroad
NASCALE · Horizon Europe grant · 2026-06-01–2028-05-31
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Source: CORDIS (official EU open data), Horizon Europe. Framework HORIZON · call HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-02 · scheme HORIZON-EIC-ACC · topic HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-02-OPEN-01. CORDIS record →
Objective
Energy storage is essential for integrating renewables energies and achieving a carbon-neutral economy. However, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the dominant current technology, face major unsolved challenges:-) Resource Scarcity & Supply Chain Risks – LIBs depend entirely on critical extra-EU raw materials (lithium, cobalt, nickel), which pose significant environmental and geopolitical risks.-) High Costs – Despite industrial-scale production, LIBs remain expensive due to raw material scarcity and complex manufacturing.-) Safety Risks – Thermal runaway can lead to fires or explosions.-) Recycling Challenges – Complex designs and lack of standardized recycling processesAltris develops and produces Fennac™, a highly sodiated Prussian Blue Analogue (PBA) cathode active material (CAM) for Na-ion batteries, made from sodium-cyanide, iron sulfate, sodium hydroxide, and sulfuric acid. Key advantages compared with the LIBs include:-) Our raw materials are fully available in Europe, ensuring supply chain resilience and independence from extra-EU suppliers-) Low OPEX and CAPEX thanks to a simple production process operating at low temperature-) a reduced carbon footprint in CAM production of just 4 kg CO2 per kWh, compared to 10-) Specific End User needs - e.g. power density and low temperature performanceWe are on a mission to revolutionize energy storage by making it more sustainable, affordable and accessible for everyone. By leveraging the power of our proprietary Cathode Active Material for sodium-ion technology, we aim to eliminate the barriers posed by resource scarcity and environmental concerns, enabling a transition to an independent, resilient and greener future.We aim to drive the transition to a sustainable energy ecosystem, with sodium-ion batteries at its core. By combining advanced science with responsible innovation, Altris strives to be the global leader in Na-ion technology, enabling a future of abundant, reliable and green energy.
Beneficiaries (1)
| Organisation | Country | Role | EC contribution | SME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTRIS AB | SE | coordinator | €2,499,999 | Yes |
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