Redesigning Solvation Structure toward Passivation-Free Magnesium Metal Batteries.

Simple magnesium (Mg) salt solutions are widely considered as promising electrolytes for next-generation rechargeable Mg metal batteries (RMBs) owing to the direct Mg storage mechanism. However, the passivation layer formed on Mg metal anodes in these electrolytes is considered the key challenge that limits its applicability. Numerous complex halogenide additives have been introduced to etch away the passivation layer, nevertheless, at the expense of the electrolyte's anodic stability and cathodes' cyclability.

The Role of the Molecular Encapsulation Effect in Stabilizing Hydrogen-Bond-Rich Gel-State Lithium Metal Batteries.

Gel-state polymer electrolytes with superior mechanical properties, self-healing abilities and high Li transference numbers can be obtained by in situ polymerization of monomers with hydrogen-bonding moieties. However, it is overlooked that the active hydrogen atoms in hydrogen-bond donors experience displacement reactions with lithium metal in lithium metal batteries (LMBs), leading to corrosion of the lithium metal. Herein, it is discovered that the addition of hydrogen-bond acceptors to hydrogen-bond-rich gel-state electrolytes modulates the chemical activity of the active hydrogen atoms via the formation of hydrogen-bonded intermolecular interactions.

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

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 ) ) 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 ) were synthesized, among them, perfluoro-tert-butanol magnesium (Mg(PFTB) )/AlCl /MgCl based electrolyte demonstrates highest oxidation stability, and promotes the in situ formation of robust solid electrolyte interface.

Organic-Inorganic Superlattices of Vanadium Oxide@Polyaniline for High-Performance Magnesium-Ion Batteries.

Rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs) have attracted significant attention owing to the high energy density and economic viability. However, the lack of suitable cathode materials, owing to the high polarizability of divalent Mg-ion and slow Mg-ion diffusion, hinders the development of RMBs. V O is a promising RMBs cathode material, but its limited interlayer spacing is unfavorable for the rapid diffusion of Mg , demonstrating unsatisfactory electrochemical performance.