Fig. 3: Identification of the chemical composition of the water-induced passivation layer. | Nature Communications

Fig. 3: Identification of the chemical composition of the water-induced passivation layer.

From: Toward waterproof magnesium metal anodes by uncovering water-induced passivation and drawing water-tolerant interphases

Fig. 3

a, b SEM images and (c) TOF-SIMS spectra of MgOH-, MgO-, and MgH- ion obtained from pristine Mg electrode before and after 30 mins of the water treatment. d TOF-SIMS depth profiles and 3D render images of MgOH-, MgO-, and MgH- for pristine Mg electrodes after 30 min of the water treatment. e, f SEM images and (g) TOF-SIMS spectra of MgOH-, MgO-, and MgH- ion obtained from PDG-Mg electrode before and after the water treatment. h TOF-SIMS depth profiles and 3D render images of MgOH-, MgO-, and MgH- for PDG-Mg electrodes after 30 min of the water treatment.

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