Structural Analysis of Magnesium Chloride Complexes in Dimethoxyethane Solutions in the Context of Mg Batteries Research

Recently, MgTFSI2/MgCl2 electrolyte solutions in dimethoxyethane (DME) have been shown to function as viable electrolyte solutions for secondary Mg batteries that can facilitate reversible magnesium deposition/dissolution. MgCl2 is a crucial component in these solutions. On its own, however, it is practically insoluble in DME. Therefore, the fact that it is readily dissolved in MgTFSI2/DME solution is remarkable. Addition of MgCl2 greatly improves the electrochemical performance of MgTFSI2/DME electrolyte solutions. Thus, identifying the species formed in MgTFSI2/MgCl2 solutions is intriguing. In this study, we implemented a wide variety of analytical tools, including single crystal X-ray diffraction, multinuclear NMR, and Raman spectroscopy, to elucidate the structure of these solutions. Various solution species were determined, and a suitable reaction scheme is suggested.

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