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Stellar lithium metal anode development

European project Stellar develops anode production for lithium metal batteries

Fraunhofer ITWM is working with 16 European partners in the EU project 'Stellar' to develop a cost-effective test facility for the safe and sustainable production of lithium metal (LiM) battery anode foils. Launched in June 2025 and scheduled to run for four years, the project aims to develop a roll-to-roll test facility for producing lithium metal anode foils.

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