CPC H01M 10/0567 (2013.01) [H01M 4/485 (2013.01); H01M 4/5825 (2013.01); H01M 10/052 (2013.01); H01M 10/4235 (2013.01); H01M 10/523 (2013.01); H01M 2004/027 (2013.01)] | 17 Claims |
1. A method of preventing contact between the anode and residual water in a battery and/or reducing the level of gas in a battery, the method comprising
providing a battery comprising an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte, wherein the anode comprises reactive groups, and wherein the electrolyte comprises at least one carbonate and at least one organocatalyst; and
facilitating a reaction between the at least one carbonate and the reactive groups with the at least one organocatalyst to form a protective layer on the surface of the anode.
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