| abstract |
Articles and methods that include additives in an electrochemical cell are generally provided. As described herein, the electrochemical cell may comprise an anode, a cathode, an electrolyte, and optionally a separator. In some embodiments, at least one of the anode, the cathode, the electrolyte, and / or the optional separator may comprise an additive and / or an additive precursor. For example, in some cases, the electrochemical cell comprises an electrolyte; And additives and / or additive precursors that are present in and / or soluble in the electrolyte. In some embodiments, the additive precursor comprises a disulfide bond. In certain embodiments, the additive is a carbon disulfide salt. In some cases, the electrolyte may comprise nitrate. |