A Simple Approach of Electrolyte Development for Magnesium Ion Battery

Abstract

Abundance of the magnesium element in the earth's crust and the safety features of Mg metal have attracted extensive attention for the development of rechargeable Mg battery. However, major roadblock for magnesium ion battery development is the availability of an electrolyte that can deposit Mg reversibly. Before the successful invention of a prototype Mg ion battery, optimization of the Mg electrolyte performance is necessary. Work presented here includes a new, non-halogen contained Mg electrolyte that can plate and strip Mg reversibly. Specifically, electrochemical evaluation of this new non-aqueous Mg electrolyte will be discussed. Figure 1