A conditioning-free magnesium chloride complex electrolyte for rechargeable magnesium batteries

Abstract

Catalytic dissolution of Mg metal in THF leads to a highly stable electrolyte for rechargeable magnesium batteries which share many common features with MACC, but does not require an onerous conditioning process. The high Mg to Al ratio in the electrolyte promotes 100% coulombic efficiency for Mg in the first cycle.