Abstract: A solid, composite, ion-conductive electrolyte member comprised of first and second layers which are bonded together, with the first layer being constituted of an ion-conductive material such as glass or polycrystalline ceramic, e.g., ANL glass or beta-type alumina, and the second layer being preferably constituted of a material selected from the group consisting of the titanium oxide family, most preferably, rutile (TiO.sub.2), and its related suboxides (Ti.sub.N O.sub.2N-1, where N is any selected number from 4-10, inclusive). The first and second layers are preferably intimately bonded together by means of an electrophoretic deposition process, a chemical vapor deposition process, a plasma spraying deposition process, a pyrolitic deposition process, or a pressing and sintering process.

Abstract: A cathode current collector/container for use in an electrochemical battery cell, e.g., a Na/S battery cell, which includes an advantageously porous graphite first layer and a molybdenum second layer securely bonded to the graphite first layer, preferably by means of a chemical vapor deposition process. In a preferred embodiment, the cathode current collector/container further includes a third layer constituted of a structurally rigid, electrically conductive material, e.g., tantalum, securely bonded to the molybdenum second layer, preferably by means of a chemical vapor deposition process. Additionally, the cathode current collector/container may further include a protective coating of sealant material, e.g., pyrolitic graphite or carbon, deposited at least partially within pores of the porous graphite constituting the first layer. The cathode current collector/container may be embodied in either a tubular or planar structural configuration.