Direct insights into the electrochemical processes at anode/electrolyte interfaces in magnesium-sulfur batteries

By electrochemical AFM investigation using different ether-based electrolytes, in situ Mg deposition /stripping processes can be directly monitored at anode/electrolyte interfaces in Mg-S batteries. The surface structure and dynamics directly affect the electrochemical behaviors, revealing the interfacial mechanism and guiding advanced design for Mg-S batteries.209