Abstract: Proposed is an all-solid-state battery including a self-standing sheet layer positioned on a negative electrode current collector. The all-solid-state battery may include the negative electrode current collector, the self-standing sheet layer positioned on the negative electrode current collector, a solid electrolyte layer positioned on the sheet layer, a positive electrode active material layer positioned on the solid electrolyte layer, and a positive electrode current collector positioned on the positive electrode active material layer. The sheet layer contains carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A system and a method for estimating pressure distribution of a battery cell evaluate distribution of pressure applied to the battery cell due to applied loads during the pressure test of the battery cell. The method includes disposing the battery cell in a pressing apparatus and pressing the battery cell, measuring strains by strain sensors provided in the pressing apparatus, and estimating a pressure distribution applied to the battery cell based on the strains.

Abstract: Disclosed are an all-solid-state battery which is provided with an intermediate layer provided on an anode current collector and formed of an alloy including a metal configured to form an alloy with lithium, and a method for manufacturing the same. The all-solid-state battery includes the anode current collector, the intermediate layer located on the anode current collector, a solid electrolyte layer located on the intermediate layer, a cathode active material layer located on the solid electrolyte layer, and a cathode current collector located on the cathode active material layer, and the intermediate layer includes the alloy of a first metal configured to form an alloy with lithium and a second metal configured not to form an alloy with lithium.

Abstract: Proposed is a method of manufacturing an anode for a lithium secondary battery, including a pre-lithiation step.

Abstract: Disclosed are an anodeless all-solid-state battery including a protective layer formed on an anode current collector and a method for manufacturing the same. The anodeless all-solid-state battery may be capable of inhibiting the growth of lithium dendrites formed therein.

Abstract: Disclosed are a hybrid solid electrolyte sheet and a method of manufacturing the same. The hybrid solid electrolyte sheet includes a hybrid solid electrolyte layer including a gel polymer electrolyte, thereby securing flexibility and alleviating brittleness. In addition, the hybrid solid electrolyte sheet includes a porous polymer film having a plurality of pores, thus minimizing the content of the acrylate monomer in the pores thereof and providing advantages of maintaining the continuity of the solid electrolyte while minimizing a decrease in ionic conductivity.

Abstract: Disclosed are an all-solid-state battery having high energy density and a method for manufacturing the same. One battery structure is pressed instead of pressing each cell unit, an amount of first or second electrode current collectors consumed is reduced, and insulating members are used, thereby simplifying a manufacturing process of the all-solid-state battery and allowing the all-solid-state battery to have high energy density and a stable structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an all-solid-state battery with improved lifetime and an operating method thereof. Specifically, the all-solid-state battery includes a laminate including a unit cell provided with an anode, a cathode, and a solid electrolyte layer interposed between the anode and the cathode, and an expansion layer positioned on at least one surface of the laminate, and expanded by at least any one change in voltage and temperature.

Abstract: In manufacturing an all-solid-state battery, a cell assembly is pressurized rather than pressurizing each cell unit, and the structure of the battery is simplified by using a reduced number of first electrode current collectors and second electrode current collectors. In particular, the all-solid-state battery includes: first units each including a first electrode current collector and a first electrode active material layer provided on each of opposite surfaces of the first electrode current collector; second units each including a second electrode current collector and a second electrode active material layer provided on each of opposite surfaces of the second electrode current collector; and a solid electrolyte layer disposed between a corresponding first unit and a corresponding second unit.

Abstract: Disclosed are an all-solid-state battery having high energy density and a method for manufacturing the same. One battery structure is pressed instead of pressing each cell unit, an amount of first or second electrode current collectors consumed is reduced, and insulating members are used, thereby simplifying a manufacturing process of the all-solid-state battery and allowing the all-solid-state battery to have high energy density and a stable structure.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery with improved safety and increased capacity of a cell including: an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first and second electrodes; a case comprising an opening configured to receive the electrode assembly; a cap assembly coupled to the sides of the opening of the case; and a lead tab connecting the first electrode to the cap assembly, wherein the first electrode includes a coating region where an active material is coated on both surfaces of a current collector, a first uncoated region where the active material is not coated on the current collector, and a second uncoated region where the active material is not coated on one surface of the current collector.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery with improved safety and increased capacity of a cell including: an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first and second electrodes; a case comprising an opening configured to receive the electrode assembly; a cap assembly coupled to the sides of the opening of the case; and a lead tab connecting the first electrode to the cap assembly, wherein the first electrode includes a coating region where an active material is coated on both surfaces of a current collector, a first uncoated region where the active material is not coated on the current collector, and a second uncoated region where the active material is not coated on one surface of the current collector.