Welcome to Lithium Horizons
‘‘To create and to annihilate material substance, cause it to aggregate in forms according to his desire, would be the supreme manifestation of the power of Man’s mind, his most complete triumph over the physical world.” — Nikola Tesla
Throughout history, human progress has been defined by the materials we mastered: the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, the Steel (Industrial) Age, and the Silicon (Information) Age. As we look ahead, a natural question emerges: which materials will define what comes next?
From the chips inside our devices to the infrastructure that shapes our cities, materials quietly determine what is possible. As society transitions toward renewable energy, materials science and engineering sit at the heart of how we generate, store, and transmit power.
Why this newsletter exists
The energy materials industry is complex, fast-moving, and full of hype. We’ve repeatedly seen a gap between what sounds promising and what actually works at scale. Too often, important decisions are made on incomplete or overly optimistic narratives.
Lithium Horizons’ aim to close that gap.
This newsletter offers a grounded, technically informed perspective on the materials and technologies powering the energy transition, without unnecessary jargon or marketing gloss. The goal is simple: to help you cut through the noise.
Whether you’re building, investing, or exploring, clearer understanding leads to better decisions.
Who this is for
Lithium Horizons is written for professionals who need reliable, decision-relevant insights from a materials perspective:
Investors & Analysts seeking signal amid the noise.
Executives & Strategists looking to make informed decisions.
Policymakers & Sustainability Professionals who want to understand the why behind industry trends.
Engineers & Scientists tracking technological progress beyond the lab.
What to expect
Each issue is crafted to be clear, jargon-light, and grounded in reality. You can expect:
Actionable insight on energy and materials trends
What’s changing? Why does it matter? Who is adapting well and who isn’t?Deep dives into companies and technologies
Which ideas are genuinely innovative? Which claims hold up under scrutiny?Practical guidance for decision-makers
How to evaluate emerging technologies, manage technical risk, and stay ahead in a fast-moving field.
Some examples:
About the author
Lithium Horizons is written by Dr. Jasmin Smajic, a materials scientist with extensive experience across academia and the battery industry.
Hands-on expertise in lithium-ion, solid-state, and next-generation battery technologies.
Experience across the battery value chain, spanning academia, startups, and corporations—from atoms to systems.
PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, with multiple peer-reviewed publications on energy-related materials.
This background provides a practical understanding of how technologies move from the laboratory to commercial deployment, enabling balanced, realistic, and decision-relevant analysis.
Learn more at: www.jasminsmajic.com
For technical due diligence or strategic advice regarding specific technology or materials challenges, please contact the author directly.
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