Advances in Battery Technology: Rechargeable Magnesium Batteries and Novel Negative-Electrode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries

Although the lithium battery is well established, the physicochemical characteristics of Li (dendritic deposition and susceptibility to passivation) limited the commercial application of reliable, rechargable lithium batteries. This limitation may be challenged with the development of new anodic materials—such as the lithiated graphite–metal oxide cell illustrated—or even the step to magnesium-based batteries, as outlined in this Highlight.