Battery research: Xiaomi builds solid-state battery into smartphone
The Chinese electronics manufacturer has built a solid-state battery into the Xiaomi 13 in the laboratory. The electrodes and electrolyte in this battery are made of solid material. Compared to the lithium-ion battery with liquid components, this is said to be more resistant.
The electronics manufacturer has installed a solid-state battery in the Xiaomi 13 as a test. The new battery technology increases the nominal charge from 4500 mAh to 6000 mAh. That is an increase of 33 per cent.
According to the manufacturer, the battery has a better discharge rate at low temperatures of up to minus 20 degrees. This means that the battery discharges constantly even at low temperatures. The solid-state battery is also more resistant than conventional batteries. This is because the positive electrode is internally encased and therefore protected.
Xiaomi specifies an energy density of 1000 watt hours per litre for the solid-state battery. This is the distribution of energy over a certain size. The higher the figure, the smaller and more compact the battery with the same storage capacity. In comparison, conventional lithium-ion batteries have an energy density of between 180 and 500 Wh/L.
Source: Jan Johannsen
In contrast to lithium-ion batteries with liquid electrolytes, solid-state batteries have no problems with temperature fluctuations. They also have a longer service life and better shelf life. They are also non-flammable.
Solid-state batteries are still less commonly used in electronic devices. In addition, the ionic conductivity of solid materials is lower than the conductivity of liquid electrolytes.
In general, more research is needed in the development of solid-state batteries. The Xiaomi 13 with solid-state battery is also a test model. The commercially available Xiaomi 13 is sold with the usual lithium-ion battery.
Cover photo: Jan Johannsen
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