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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2006
Naoya Kobayashi, Yokohama, JP;
Wan-uk Choi, Yongin-si, KR;
Naoya Kobayashi, Yokohama, JP;
Wan-Uk Choi, Yongin-si, KR;
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Yongin-si, KR;
Abstract
A rechargeable lithium battery according to the present invention includes a positive electrode including a positive active material being capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium; a negative electrode including a negative active material being capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium; and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode includes a lithium-containing metal compound that is inactive for water, and can intercalate lithium during at least discharge. The rechargeable lithium battery has an irreversible capacity during a first charge and discharge, and has no problems such dendrite, electrolyte decomposition, or dissolution of a negative current collector.