Suppressed Mg deactivation by artificial Zn coating (IMAGE)

National Institute for Materials Science, Japan

Suppressed Mg deactivation by artificial Zn coating

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Figure. (a) Electron microscope cross-sectional images of an artificially coated magnesium metal electrode. These images demonstrate that the electrode coating does not interfere with the dissolution of the enclosed magnesium metal when a voltage is applied to the electrode. (b) Comparison of current-voltage response between zinc-coated and uncoated magnesium metal electrodes in dry air atmospheres. (c) Comparison of the charge-discharge profiles of rechargeable magnesium batteries equipped with either zinc-coated or uncoated magnesium metal anodes in dry air atmospheres.

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Toshihiko Mandai National Institute for Materials Science

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