A stable sulfone based electrolyte for high performance rechargeable Li-O2 batteries.

A tetramethylene sulfone based electrolyte was used in rechargeable Li-O(2) batteries for the first time. Without a catalyst, superior battery performances were successfully obtained, and desired lithium peroxide (Li(2)O(2)) dominates the discharge product.

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