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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Computational Chemistry

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  • Magnesium-metal batteries offer high energy density but face challenges with electrolyte stability.
  • Electrolyte degradation is a primary limitation hindering the practical application of Mg-metal batteries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the electrochemical degradation mechanisms of solvent-based electrolytes for Mg-metal batteries.
  • To understand electrolyte decomposition pathways and their impact on Mg-metal battery performance.
  • To develop a theoretical framework for predicting and improving electrolyte stability.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized grand canonical density functional theory (DFT) to model electrolyte behavior.
  • Analyzed electrochemical reactions within the double layer region.
  • Determined the thermodynamic stability of electrolytes and Mg deposition.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant electrolyte reactivity in the double layer, independent of direct Mg-surface contact.
  • Showed that dimethoxyethane (DME) and ethylene carbonate (EC) thermodynamically decompose before Mg2+/Mg0 reduction.
  • Defined an extended operation potential window (OPW) enabling Mg deposition beyond thermodynamic limits.

Conclusions:

  • Electrolyte decomposition in the double layer is a critical factor in Mg-battery failure.
  • The developed potential-dependent DFT approach accurately predicts degradation products and mechanisms.
  • This methodology provides guidelines for designing stable electrolytes for multivalent batteries and energy storage devices.