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Claudiu B Bucur1, Thomas Gregory2, Allen G Oliver3
1Toyota Research Institute of North America , 1555 Woodridge Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105, United States.
Abstract:
Magnesium is an ideal metal anode that has nearly double the volumetric capacity of lithium metal with a very negative reduction potential of -2.37 vs SHE. A significant advantage of magnesium is the apparent lack of dendrite formation during charging, which overcomes major safety and performance challenges encountered with using lithium metal anodes. Here, we highlight major recent advances in nonaqueous Mg electrochemistry, notably the development of electrolytes and cathodes, and discuss some of the challenges that must be overcome to realize a practical magnesium battery.
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