Hybrid Ceramic Polymer Electrolytes Enabling Long Cycling in Practical 1 Ah‐Class High‐Voltage Solid‐State Batteries with Li Metal Anode
Nicola Boaretto, Leire Meabe, Simon Lindberg, Haritz Pérez-Furundarena, Itziar Aldalur, Elias Lobato, Francisco Bonilla, Izaskun Combarro, A. Gutiérrez‐Pardo, Andriy Kvasha, Marine Lechartier, Rémi Vincent, Jérôme Cognard, Sylvie Géniès, Lise Daniel, María Martínez‐Ibáñez
Abstract
Abstract Solid polymer electrolytes offer a safer alternative to organic liquid electrolytes in high‐voltage lithium metal batteries, yet challenges remain in achieving adequate cyclability, energy density, scalability, and safety. This study presents the cycling performance of 1 Ah high‐voltage lithium polymer batteries featuring a hybrid ceramic polymer electrolyte (HCPE), a lithium metal anode, and a LiNi 0.8 Mn 0.1 Co 0.1 O 2 (NMC‐811)‐based positive electrode. The HCPE stands out for its remarkable mechanical properties, with a Young's modulus exceeding 200 MPa at room temperature, providing robust resistance against dendrite formation. The Li||Li symmetric cells exhibited outstanding performance, cycling for over 1000 hours at a capacity of 2 mAh cm −2 , highlighting the exceptional attributes of HCPE. Full cell testing is conducted under practical conditions, utilizing various cell configurations, from coin cells to large pouch cells with a 1 Ah capacity, achieving an energy density of nearly 250 Wh kg −1 and promising cyclability with 80% capacity retention after 110 cycles. The study also investigated thermal runaway characteristics, showing comparability with commercial lithium‐ion batteries. This research underscores the scalability and performance of high‐voltage lithium metal polymer batteries, advancing their potential for commercial viability.