Monocarborane cluster as a stable fluorine-free calcium battery electrolyte
High-energy-density and low-cost calcium (Ca) batteries have been proposed as 'beyond-Li-ion' electrochemical energy storage devices. However, they have seen limited progress due to challenges associated with developing electrolytes showing reductive/oxidative stabilities and high ionic conductivities. This paper describes a calcium monocarborane cluster salt in a mixed solvent as a Ca-battery electrolyte with high anodic stability (up to 4 V vs. Ca2+/Ca), high ionic conductivity (4 mS cm(-1)), and high Coulombic efficiency for Ca plating/stripping at room temperature. The developed electrolyte is a promising candidate for use in room-temperature rechargeable Ca batteries.
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Kisu, K., Kim, S., Shinohara, T., Zhao, K., Zuettel, A., & Orimo, S.-i. (2021). Monocarborane cluster as a stable fluorine-free calcium battery electrolyte. Scientific Reports, 11(1), Article 7563. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-86938-0
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