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Challenges of a Rechargeable Magnesium Battery

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High-voltage, oxide-based insertion cathodes are commercial favorites for lithium-ion batteries. However, due to the double charge density, the magnesium cation (Mg2+) tends to bond covalently with the oxygen in the electrode structure which precludes its smooth and reversible intercalation. With the exception of lithium titanate, reversible magnesium intercalation has only been reported for sulfide-based electrodes which offer a low energy density due to low voltage and capacity. However, higher reversibility and energy density have been reported with conversion cathodes such as selenium and iodine. The current challenge for the development of a suitable cathode for a rechargeable magnesium battery with a metal anode is improving the rates of battery charge/discharge as well as increasing the cycle life. The use of modern magnesium electrolytes will accelerate this effort.

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