Electrolytic cell having a controlled electrode surface interface

摘要

The present invention is directed to an electrolytic cell having a controlled electrode surface interface, and, an associated manufacturing and chemical process. The electrolytic cell includes an electrode with a carbon surface, and, an electrolyte having a solvent. An additive, associated with at least one of the electrolyte or first and second electrodes, reacts with the carbon surface to form a passivating layer so as to block chemical interaction between the carbon surface and the solvent. Furthermore, the additive will not result in gas formation upon its decomposition.