| abstract |
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an electrolyte useful for activating an alkali metal-containing battery, wherein PC and / or DME are combined with a cyclic carbonate, preferably dimethyl carbonate, and a linear ether, most preferably diisopropyl ether. At least partially. Such electrolytes have improved conductivity and provide electrochemical cells with enhanced discharge performance. The most preferred electrolyte consists of 1,2-dimethoxyethane, propylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonate and diisopropyl ether. |