Abstract: The present invention generally relates to electrochemical batteries, and more specifically, to the combined additives in the non-aqueous electrolyte for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing spinel-based cathode that may enhance the performance of the batteries. The mixed additives comprising of 1,8-bis(dialkylamino)naphthalene, wherein alky group is described by CnH2n+1, n=1 to 3, and vinylene carbonate (VC) are added to the electrolyte of the lithium-ion batteries greatly improve the capacity recovery and reduce AC impedance growth during the high temperature storage. The incorporation of the two kinds of additives within the electrolyte of the battery can also improve the high temperature cycling performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a metal canned battery that does not suffer reduced effectiveness in mechanical reliability upon dropping or vibration. More particularly, the invention pertains to a metal canned battery that has a substance therein that causes the electrode assembly to adhere to the exterior can. In one aspect, the battery is of a winding type wherein a cathode and an anode sheet are wound along with a polymer separator between them to form a jelly roll that is inserted into a cylindrical or prismatic metal can. The jelly roll is wrapped with an adhesive polymer layer or the inner wall of the metal can is coated with an adhesive polymer layer. The polymer layer is capable of swelling in a non-aqueous liquid electrolyte to provide a good adhesive between the metal can and the jelly roll and thereby improve the mechanical reliability and safety of the battery during drop or vibration.