The future of high-voltage rechargeable batteries is closely tied to the fundamental understanding of the processes that lead to the potential-dependent degradation of electrode materials and organic electrolytes. To date, however, there have been no methods able to provide quantitative, in situ and in real time information about the electrode dissolution kinetics and concomitant electrolyte decomposition during charge/discharge. We describe the development of such a method, which is of both fundamental and technological significance. Our novel approach enables simultaneous and independent measurements of transition-metal cation dissolution rates from different oxide hosts (Co or Cr), deintercalation kinetics of working cations (Mg), and the relative rate of electrolyte decomposition.
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