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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Engineering

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  • Proton batteries offer high energy density but face challenges with electrolyte stability and material dissolution.
  • Titanium oxide (TiOx) is a promising electrode material but tends to dissolve in conventional acidic aqueous electrolytes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop novel, stable, and nonflammable electrolytes for proton batteries.
  • To investigate the efficacy of eutectic electrolytes in suppressing TiOx dissolution.
  • To evaluate the electrochemical performance of TiOx-based proton batteries with the developed electrolytes.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of eutectic electrolytes from trifluoromethanesulfonic acid hydrate (HTFSA) and methanesulfonic acid (MTFAA).
  • Characterization of electrolyte properties, including stability and nonflammability.
  • Electrochemical testing of TiOx electrodes in the developed electrolytes, including cycling performance and capacity retention.

Main Results:

  • Stable hydrogen-bonded liquid electrolytes were successfully formed from HTFSA and MTFAA.
  • The developed eutectic electrolytes effectively suppressed the dissolution of TiOx.
  • A reversible capacity of 116 mA h g-1 was achieved after 50 cycles, demonstrating good electrochemical stability.

Conclusions:

  • Eutectic electrolytes based on HTFSA and MTFAA are promising nonflammable alternatives for proton batteries.
  • These electrolytes enable stable cycling of TiOx electrodes by preventing material dissolution.
  • The developed system offers a pathway towards more robust and efficient proton battery technologies.