Proving That Magnesium Can Beat Out Lithium-ion Batteries

Tokyo University of Science is researching magnesium as a promising candidate for an energy carrier in next-generation batteries. For now the cycling performance and capacity of magnesium batteries need to improve if they are to replace lithium-ion batteries. The TUS research team focused on a novel cathode material with a spinel structure.

Following extensive characterization and electrochemical performance experiments, they have found a specific composition that could open doors to high-performance magnesium rechargeable batteries. The team believes…