Tuning the Reversibility of Mg Anodes via Controlled Surface Passivation by H2O/Cl– in Organic Electrolytes
Journal Article
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· Chemistry of Materials
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR) and Materials Science Division
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR) and Materials Science Division; University of Ljubljana (Slovenia). Department of Chemical Engineering and Technical Safety
Developing a new generation of battery chemistries is a critical challenge to moving beyond current Li-ion technologies. In this work, we introduce a surface-science-based approach for understanding the complex phenomena controlling the reversibility of Mg anodes for Mg-ion batteries. In addition, we identify the profound impact of trace levels of H2O (≤3 ppm) on the kinetics of Mg deposition and determine that passive films of MgO and Mg(OH)2 are formed only after Mg deposition ceases, rather than continuously during Mg reduction. We also find that Cl– inhibits passivation through the formation of adsorbed Cl– (Mg–Cl(ad)) and/or MgCl2 on the surface, as well as through a dynamic competition with H2O in the double layer. In conclusion, this surface-science-based approach goes well beyond Mg anodes, highlighting the need for more in-depth understanding of electrolyte chemistries before a new generation of efficient and reversible battery technologies can be realized.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC02-06CH11357
- OSTI ID:
- 1339153
- Journal Information:
- Chemistry of Materials, Journal Name: Chemistry of Materials Journal Issue: 22 Vol. 28; ISSN 0897-4756
- Publisher:
- American Chemical Society (ACS)Copyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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