title: Fervent Hype behind Magnesium Batteries: An Open Call to Synthetic Chemists-Electrolytes and Cathodes Needed.
abstract: Magnesium metal is a superior anode which has double the volumetric capacity of lithium metal and has a negative reduction potential of -2.37 V vs. the standard hydrogen electrode. A major benefit of magnesium is the apparent lack of dendrite formation during charging which is one of the crucial concerns of using a lithium metal anode. In this Review, we highlight the foremost research in the development of electrolytes and cathodes and discuss some of the significant challenges which must be overcome in realizing a practical magnesium battery.
authors.affiliation: Toyota Research Institute of North America, 1555 Woodridge Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Muldoon
authors.affiliation: Toyota Research Institute of North America, 1555 Woodridge Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
authors.forename: Claudiu B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Bucur
authors.affiliation: Borealis Technology Solutions LLC, Midland, MI, 48642, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gregory
keywords: conversion cathodes; electrolyte; insertion cathode; magnesium battery; organic cathodes