Electrochemical cells with non-aqueous electrolytes containing macroheterocyclic compounds

摘要

High energy output primary and secondary electrochemical cells are disclosed as having a light metal anode such as lithium metal, a cathode and a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising an aprotic solvent having dissolved therein an electrically conductive salt and a macroheterocyclic compound complexed with the cation moiety of the salt.