Chloride-Free Electrolytes for High-Voltage Magnesium Metal Batteries: Challenges, Strategies, and Perspectives

Chemistry. 2023 Feb 16;29(10):e202203334. doi: 10.1002/chem.202203334. Epub 2023 Jan 4.

Abstract

The demand for high-energy-density and safe energy storage devices has spurred increasing interest in high-voltage rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMB). As electrolytes are the bridge connecting the cathode and anode materials, the development of high-voltage electrolytes is the key factor in realizing high-voltage RMBs. This concept presents an overview of three chloride-free electrolyte systems with wide electrochemical windows, together with the degradation mechanisms and modification strategies at the anode/electrolyte interphase. Finally, future directions in stabilizing Mg anodes and realizing high-voltage RMBs are highlighted.

Keywords: anodes; electrolytes; high voltage; interphase; magnesium metal batteries.