Meet the HighMag Partners: University of Limerick (UL)
“The McNulty Group is based in the Department of Physics and the Bernal Institute at the University of Limerick (UL), Ireland. Our research focuses on the design and synthesis of nanostructured materials for next-generation energy storage systems, with a particular emphasis on metal–sulfur and lithium-ion batteries. We seek to deepen understanding of fundamental redox processes […]
Meet the HighMag Partners: Zentrum Fur Sonnenenergie Und Wasserstoff Forschung Baden Wurttemberg (ZSW)
“With over 30 years of expertise in battery research and development, ZSW advances next-generation magnesium batteries within HighMag. The team explores current collector compatibility with Mg-based powder anodes and assesses how HighMag’s cell designs can fit into existing lithium-ion production lines.” About ZSW The work at the ZSW revolves around the development of eco-friendly […]
Meet the HighMag Partners: Imperial College Of Science Technology and Medicine (ICL)
“The Resilience and Sustainability (R&S) Group in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at ICL leads pioneering work in circularity, sustainability assessment, and digital innovation across critical sectors. The group develops robust frameworks and models for life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA), integrating environmental (LCA), social (s-LCA), and techno-economic (TEA) analyses, with methodologies aligned with […]
Safety and Sustainability: A Core Promise
Magnesium is inherently safer and far more abundant than lithium, immediately granting these batteries a natural, critical advantage in both safety and sustainability.
Meet the HighMag Partners: CEA
“With CEA expertise, we are helping to support Europe’s sustainable energy future by accelerating the discovery of innovative materials for the next-generation batteries” About CEA The CEA is a key player in research, development and innovation in four main areas: defence and security, low carbon energies (nuclear and renewables), technological research for industry, fundamental […]
Meet the HighMag Partners: Bar Ilan University (BIU)
“BIU develops surface coatings to stabilize Mg particles for manufacturing and safety, and applies atomic layer deposition (ALD) to enhance electrochemical performance.” About BIU Established in 1955, Bar Ilan University (BIU) is one of Israel’s largest universities, marking five consecutive years as the Israeli university with the fastest-growing student population. BIU has achieved an […]
Meet the HighMag Partners: Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)
“In the “HighMag” project, PSI is leading Work Package 5, which focuses on advanced characterization. Our goal is to perform both ex situ and operando measurements to gain a comprehensive understanding of failure mechanisms and address safety concerns in magnesium metal-based batteries. To achieve this, we will employ state-of-the-art characterization techniques at both the laboratory scale […]
Meet the HighMag Partners: F6S
“As leaders of Communication, Dissemination & Exploitation in HighMag, we drive visibility, foster collaboration, and support the path from innovation to commercialisation within Europe’s battery ecosystem” About F6S F6S is a leading global founder and startup network that helps public sector entities around the world to promote, communicate and disseminate technical and research projects. […]
Meet the HighMag Partners: AIT – Austrian Institute of Technology
“Magnesium is at the forefront of the next generation of batteries. With HighMag, we are developing sustainable, powerful, and cost-effective alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. Our goal is to advance the technology from the laboratory to pilot production—an important step toward safe and resource-efficient energy storage solutions that will have a lasting impact on mobility and […]
HighMag’s ‘Did You Know?’ Campaign
The HighMag project has launched a new social media campaign called “Did You Know?” The series shares short, insightful facts about next-generation magnesium batteries, providing a look at the science that drives the project’s work. So far, the campaign has highlighted why magnesium is a potential game-changer for the future of batteries. Facts have covered […]