Sputter deposited thin films from an alpha-Fe2O3 target are studied as an alternative to the carbon-based anode for lithium-ion batteries. The elaboration process of the amorphous thin layers as well as their chemical and physical properties are described. The value of the electrical conductivity of the thin films is astonishingly higher than the one measured on the bulk samples. Depending on the amount of intercalated lithium, a drastic change of this value is observed. The electrochemical characteristics obtained on these amorphous thin layer electrodes regarding their specific capacity and cyclability are presented. An attempt to build up a lithium-ion battery associating a Li2Fe3O3-based thin film anode to a vitreous V2O5-B2O3-based thin film cathode is described.