The SiGNE consortium recently convened in Turin, Italy, for its 8th project meeting, hosted by CRF. The meeting brought together partners from across Europe for a full day of technical presentations, discussions, and strategic alignment as the project progresses toward its final phase.
The meeting provided an important opportunity to review progress across all work packages. Significant advancements were reported in the development of silicon nanowire anodes, with materials now achieving up to approximately 30% silicon loading while maintaining promising electrochemical performance and scalability potential. In parallel, work on next-generation electrolyte systems has reached a mature stage, with optimised formulations demonstrating strong cycling stability and compatibility with advanced electrode materials.
Progress in manufacturing activities was also a key highlight, with successful pilot-scale electrode production completed and cylindrical cell assembly now underway at ZSW. These developments mark a critical step toward full-cell validation and final demonstration activities within the project.
The consortium also reviewed advances in circular economy and recycling activities, where material recovery efficiencies exceeding 98% have been achieved for key battery components. Ongoing work in this area will continue to support the development of sustainable battery value chains.
In addition to technical progress, the meeting enabled partners to align on remaining challenges and priorities, including electrolyte recycling, full-cell integration, and preparation for final project outputs. Constructive discussions ensured a shared understanding of timelines and next steps across the consortium.
The consortium extends its sincere thanks to CRF for hosting the meeting and providing an excellent environment for collaboration and knowledge exchange. With strong momentum across all work packages, the project now enters an exciting final phase focused on integration, validation, and impact.
