NCM90 Lithium Metal Pouch Battery Dry Pouch Cell(Unfilled)(Multiple Specs)

Name: NCM90 / Lithium Metal Pouch Battery Dry Pouch Cell (Unfilled) (Multiple Specs)

Cell Type: NCM90-Li Pouch Dry Cell

Product Code: XN-NCM90-Li

Description:

NCM90 / Lithium Metal Pouch Battery Dry Pouch Cell pairs high-nickel NCM90 (Ni90) cathode with a Li-Cu composite lithium metal anode in a fully assembled but unfilled (dry) pouch format. As a result, this configuration enables ultra-high energy density research targeting next-generation 400+ Wh/kg lithium-metal battery systems. The cell uses 20 μm single-side lithium metal on an 8 μm copper current collector, paired with NCM90 cathode delivering 200 mAh/g specific capacity at 96.5% active material content. Furthermore, the dry (unfilled) pouch format allows customers to inject their own electrolyte formulations, making this cell ideal for advanced lithium-metal electrolyte and interface research.

Application:

This dry pouch cell serves as a research platform for lithium-metal battery development, including electrolyte formulation studies for Li-metal anodes, high-nickel cathode performance evaluation in Li-metal systems, lithium plating/stripping interface research, full-cell prototyping for ultra-high-energy-density applications (UAV, drone, eVTOL, advanced EV), and academic studies of lithium-metal anode degradation mechanisms.

Cell Specifications (1 Ah Standard Grade):

Cathode Specifications (NCM90):

Anode Specifications (Li-Cu Composite Lithium Metal):

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

Available Capacity Grades:

Characteristics:

Ultra-high energy density potential

The combination of high-nickel NCM90 cathode (200 mAh/g) and lithium metal anode (theoretical 3860 mAh/g) enables cell-level energy density well above conventional NCM/graphite designs. As a result, this configuration is the preferred research platform for next-generation 400+ Wh/kg battery systems targeting UAV, drone, eVTOL, and advanced EV applications.

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. Therefore, 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. Consequently, customers can inject their own electrolyte formulations to study electrolyte effects on lithium plating/stripping, SEI formation, and high-Ni cathode interface — critical capabilities for advanced lithium-metal battery R&D.

Multiple capacity grades + custom specifications

Standard grades cover 1 Ah / 2 Ah / 5 Ah. Furthermore, custom lithium metal thickness, alternative separators, and electrode dimensions are available on request to match specific research requirements.

Validated multi-step formation protocol

Standardized 2-cycle formation protocol with intermediate rest periods stabilizes the SEI on lithium metal before sealing. Therefore, results are reproducible across labs and comparable with industry benchmarks for Li-metal battery research.

Recommended Activation Protocol:

1. Inject electrolyte at 3 g/Ah ratio. 2. Vacuum-seal the pouch under inert atmosphere. 3. Aging: hold at 45 °C on fixture for 12 h. 4. Formation step 1: charge at 0.1C constant current to 4.2 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 4.2 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). 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: NCM90 / Silicon-Carbon Anode, NCM811 / Silicon-Carbon, NCM811 / Lithium Metal, NCM622 / Artificial Graphite, NCM622 / Lithium Metal, NCM613 / Artificial Graphite, NCM523 / Lithium Metal, LCO / Artificial Graphite, LCO / 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.