| abstract |
An electrolyte for a magnesium battery includes a magnesium salt having the formula MgB a H b X y where a=2-12, b=0-12 y=0-8 wherein when b=0 X is O-alkyl and when b=1-11 X is O-alkyl or F. The electrolyte also includes a solvent, the magnesium salt being dissolved in the solvent. Various solvents including aprotic solvents and molten salts such as ionic liquids may be utilized. |