Abstract: Provided is a negative electrode active material including secondary particles assembled from a plurality of primary silicon particles; amorphous carbon filled between the primary silicon particles, surrounding a surface of the primary silicon particles, and surrounding a surface of the secondary particles; and particulate silicon present within the amorphous carbon or independently of the secondary particles and having a cross-sectional area of 0.5 ?m2 or less, wherein a proportion of the particulate silicon is 6.5 area % or less (excluding 0 area %).

Abstract: Provided are a composite cathode active material for lithium secondary batteries with excellent coating quality and a method of preparing the same. The composite cathode active material comprises a core portion of a lithium transition metal compound and a shell portion of a sulfide-based solid electrolyte with a cohesive index between about 37 and 46. The shell constitutes about 2% to 10% by weight of the composite, with a thickness of about 50 nm to 500 nm and a planar density of about 0.05 mg/cm2 to 0.3 mg/cm2, determined by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. The preparation method includes coating the core with the sulfide-based solid electrolyte through controlled mixing, stirring, and heat treatment, ensuring uniform and consistent coating quality. This composite material enhances the performance of lithium secondary batteries by improving the cathode's stability, ion conductivity, and overall electrochemical properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides A binder for a rechargeable battery, comprising: a water-soluble polymer and a conductive polymer, wherein, the water-soluble polymer comprises a first copolymer, the conductive polymer comprises a second copolymer and a polymer of a conductive monomer, and the second copolymer has a degree of hydrolysis of more than 50% and an absorbance peak of more than 22% appearing at 3250 cm?1 to 3350 cm?1 in the FT-IR spectrum; a slurry including the same; an electrode and a rechargeable battery including the same.

Abstract: A binder for coating a secondary battery separator, a secondary battery separator including the binder, and a secondary battery including the binder are disclosed. The binder contains a mixture of copolymer A derived from a (meth)acrylamide-based monomer, N-vinylpyrrolidone, and a (meth)acrylic acid monomer and containing a carboxyl functional group, and copolymer B derived from a (meth)acrylamide-based monomer, N-vinylpyrrolidone, and a (meth)acrylate-based monomer and containing an alcohol functional group.

Abstract: A sulfide-based solid electrolyte includes secondary particles in which primary particles are agglomerated. With the use of the sulfide-based solid electrolyte, a uniform, stable, and high-quality slurry in which the primary particles have a strong interparticle binding force can be prepared.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of producing a solid electrolyte with a uniform particle size distribution and a spherical shape. The method includes preparing a raw material comprising one or more of a lithium (Li) element, a phosphorus (P) element, or a sulfur(S) element, preparing a starting material comprising the raw material and a solvent, obtaining an intermediate in powder form by spray drying the starting material, and obtaining a sulfide-based solid electrolyte by heat treating the intermediate.

Abstract: Disclosed are a solid electrolyte and method of manufacturing the same. The solid electrolyte may include a core including a first electrolyte represented by Chemical Formula 1, and a shell including a second electrolyte represented by Chemical Formula 2, and disposed on a surface of the core. LiaPSbX1c??[Chemical Formula 1] Here, a satisfies an equation 4?a?7, b satisfies an equation 3?b?7, c satisfies an equation 0?c?2, and X1 includes Br or I. LidPSeX2f??[Chemical Formula 2] Here, d satisfies an equation 4?d?7, e satisfies an equation 3?e?7, f satisfies an equation 0?f?2, X2 includes Cl or Br, and an ionic radius of X1 is greater than an ionic radius of X2.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a binder for coating a secondary battery separator including a (meth)acrylic copolymer containing a first structural unit derived from (meth)acrylonitrile; a second structural unit derived from (meth)acrylic acid or (meth)acrylate; and a third structural unit derived from (acet)amides, and a separator for a secondary battery and a secondary battery including the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a sulfide solid electrolyte and a sulfide solid electrolyte manufactured thereby, and more particularly to a method of manufacturing a sulfide solid electrolyte and a sulfide solid electrolyte manufactured thereby, in which the sulfide solid electrolyte includes two or more sulfide compounds, thus improving the atmospheric stability of the solid electrolyte and reducing the generation of toxic gas.