Revealing the Interfacial Chemistry of Fluoride Alkyl Magnesium Salts in Magnesium Metal Batteries

Abstract

Exploring promising electrolyte-system with high reversible Mg plating/stripping and excellent stability is essential for rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs). Fluoride alkyl magnesium salts (Mg(OR^F )₂ ) not only possess high solubility in ether solvents but also compatible with Mg metal anode, thus holding a vast application prospect. Herein, a series of diverse Mg(OR^F )₂ were synthesized, among them, perfluoro-tert-butanol magnesium (Mg(PFTB)₂ )/AlCl₃ /MgCl₂ based electrolyte demonstrates highest oxidation stability, and promotes the in situ formation of robust solid electrolyte interface. Consequently, the fabricated symmetric cell sustains a long-term cycling over 2000 h, and the asymmetric cell exhibits a stable Coulombic efficiency of 99.5 % over 3000 cycles. Furthermore, the Mg||Mo₆ S₈ full cell maintains a stable cycling over 500 cycles. This work presents guidance for understanding structure-property relationships and electrolyte applications of fluoride alkyl magnesium salts.

Keywords: Electrolyte; Fluoride Alkyl Magnesium Salts; Rechargeable Magnesium Batteries; Solid Electrolyte Interface.