LCO Lithium Metal Pouch Battery Dry Pouch Cell (Unfilled)(Multiple Specs)

Name: LCO / Lithium Metal Pouch Battery Dry Pouch Cell (Unfilled) (Multiple Specs)

Cell Type: LCO-Li Pouch Dry Cell (4.5 V High-Voltage)

Product Code: XN-LCO-Li

Description:

LCO / Lithium Metal Pouch Battery Dry Pouch Cell pairs high-voltage lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) cathode with Li-Cu composite lithium metal anode in a fully assembled but unfilled (dry) pouch format. As a result, this configuration delivers an exceptionally high-energy-density platform suited to consumer electronics, wearable devices, and aerospace research. The cell features a 4.5 V upper voltage limit — extending well beyond the conventional 4.2 V cutoff to unlock 190 mAh/g specific capacity from the LCO cathode. Furthermore, paired with 20 μm pre-deposited lithium metal on 8 μm copper, the cell architecture maximizes volumetric and gravimetric energy density. The dry (unfilled) format allows customers to inject their own electrolyte formulations for advanced electrolyte and high-voltage interface research.

Application:

This dry pouch cell serves as a research platform for ultra-high-energy-density lithium battery development, including high-voltage electrolyte formulation studies, 4.5 V LCO cathode performance evaluation, lithium plating/stripping interface research on the Li-Cu anode, full-cell prototyping for premium consumer electronics, wearables, and aerospace applications, and academic studies of high-voltage cathode-electrolyte interactions.

Cell Specifications (1 Ah Standard Grade):

Cathode Specifications (LCO):

Anode Specifications (Li-Cu Composite Lithium Metal):

Values measured by Xnergy. Typical values for reference; not guaranteed unless otherwise specified.

Available Capacity Grades:

Characteristics:

4.5 V high-voltage operating window

Extended upper voltage limit to 4.5 V unlocks 190 mAh/g specific capacity from the LCO cathode — significantly higher than conventional 4.2 V LCO operation (~145 mAh/g). As a result, customers achieve premium energy density without changing cell architecture, ideal for high-voltage electrolyte and additive research targeting advanced consumer electronics applications.

LCO + lithium metal: ultra-high gravimetric energy density

The combination of high-voltage LCO cathode (190 mAh/g at 4.5 V) and lithium metal anode (theoretical 3860 mAh/g) delivers exceptional cell-level energy density. Therefore, this configuration is well-suited for premium consumer electronics, wearables, drone batteries, and aerospace applications where energy density is the primary design driver.

Pre-deposited Li-Cu composite anode

20 μm single-side lithium metal pre-deposited on 8 μm copper current collector eliminates the need for in-cell lithium plating during formation. Consequently, customers receive a ready-to-fill cell with controlled lithium loading, simplifying experimental setup and improving reproducibility.

Dry (unfilled) pouch design for electrolyte studies

The cell ships fully assembled but without electrolyte. Therefore, customers can inject their own electrolyte formulations to study high-voltage electrolyte stability (4.5 V CEI formation), lithium plating/stripping behavior on the anode, and additive effects — critical capabilities for advancing high-voltage LCO chemistry.

Validated 2-cycle formation protocol

Standardized 2-cycle formation protocol with intermediate rest periods stabilizes the SEI on lithium metal and CEI on LCO before final sealing. As a result, results are reproducible across labs and comparable with industry benchmarks for high-voltage Li-metal battery research.

Multiple capacity grades + custom specifications

Standard grades cover 1 Ah / 2 Ah / 5 Ah. Furthermore, custom lithium metal thickness, alternative separators, voltage windows (4.2 V or 4.5 V), and electrode dimensions are available on request to match specific research requirements.

Recommended Activation Protocol:

1. Inject electrolyte at 2 g/Ah ratio. 2. Vacuum-seal the pouch under inert atmosphere. 3. Aging: hold at room temperature for 12 h under fixture clamping. 4. Formation step 1: charge at 0.1C constant current to 4.5 V. 5. Rest 10 minutes. 6. Discharge at 0.1C constant current to 3.0 V. 7. Rest 10 minutes. 8. Formation step 2: charge at 0.1C constant current to 4.5 V. 9. Rest 10 minutes. 10. Discharge at 0.1C constant current to 3.0 V. 11. Final seal. 12. Room-temperature aging: rest for 24 h before subsequent cycling tests.

Packaging & Storage:

Cells ship vacuum-sealed under inert atmosphere in moisture-barrier packaging. Therefore, customers should store sealed in a cool, dry environment, protected from moisture. Open packaging in a dry-room or glovebox environment immediately before electrolyte filling. Lithium metal anodes are extremely sensitive to moisture and oxygen — handle exclusively in glovebox conditions (H₂O and O₂ < 50 ppm).

Safety:

For research and industrial use only. Lithium metal is highly reactive — it ignites on contact with water and reacts with air over time. Activated lithium-metal cells contain flammable electrolyte and high-energy electrode materials. Handle exclusively in glovebox or dry-room conditions during cell preparation and electrolyte filling. Wear full PPE. Never short-circuit, overcharge, overdischarge, puncture, or expose cells to high temperatures (> 60 °C). High-voltage LCO operation at 4.5 V poses additional CEI degradation and oxygen release risks; conduct all testing in well-ventilated, controlled environments. Refer to SDS for complete safety information.

Note: Values listed above are typical and for reference only. Performance may vary depending on electrolyte choice, formation protocol, cycling conditions, and test environment. See also other dry pouch cells in our catalog: LCO / Artificial Graphite, NCM811 / Lithium Metal, NCM811 / Silicon-Carbon, NCM811 / Artificial Graphite, NCM811 Anode-Free, NCM90 / Silicon-Carbon, NCM90 / Lithium Metal, NCM622 / Artificial Graphite, NCM622 / Lithium Metal, NCM613 / Artificial Graphite, NCM523 / Lithium Metal, LFP / Artificial Graphite, LFP / Lithium Metal, LFP Anode-Free, and LMFP / Artificial Graphite. Browse the full Dry Pouch Cell category for all configurations.