Abstract: Disclosed are an electrode active material containing moisture in an amount less than 2,000 ppm per 1 g of lithium metal oxide or moisture in an amount less than 7,000 ppm per 1 cm3 of the lithium metal oxide, and an electrode containing moisture in an amount less than 2,000 ppm per 1 cm3 of an electrode mix.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cathode active material comprising a combination of lithium manganese composite oxide with a spinel structure represented by the following Formula 1 and a specific oxide represented by the following Formula 2, the cathode active material having a broad potential region at 3.0 to 4.8V upon initial charge: LixMyMn2-yO4-zAZ ??(1) wherein 0.9?x?1.2, 0<y<2, and 0?z<0.2; M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Mg, Ni, Co, Fe, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, B, Ca, Zn, Zr, Nb, Mo, Sr, Sb, W, Ti and Bi; and A is at least one monovalent or bivalent anion, y?Li2M?O3.(1-y?)LiM?O2-z?A?z???(2) 0<y?<1 and 0?z?<0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cathode active material comprising a combination of lithium manganese composite oxide with a spinel structure represented by the following Formula 1 and a specific oxide represented by the following Formula 2, the cathode active material having a broad potential region at 3.0 to 4.8V upon initial charge: LixMyMn2-yO4-zAZ ??(1) wherein 0.9?×?1.2, 0<y<2, and 0?z<0.2; M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Mg, Ni, Co, Fe, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, B, Ca, Zn, Zr, Nb, Mo, Sr, Sb, W, Ti and Bi; and A is at least one monovalent or bivalent anion, y?Li2M?O3.(1-y?)LiM?O2-z?A?z???(2) 0<y?<1 and 0?z?<0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a secondary battery in which an electrode assembly comprising a cathode, an anode and a separator interposed between the cathode and the anode is accommodated in a battery case, the method comprising inserting the electrode assembly into the battery case, injecting an electrolyte into the battery case accommodating the electrode assembly to obtain a secondary battery, storing the secondary battery at a SOC of 1 to 20 for 3 hours to 10 days, removing gas present in the secondary battery, and sealing the battery case, wherein the anode comprises lithium titanium oxide (LTO) represented by the following Formula 1 as an anode active material: LiaTibO4?cAc??(1) wherein a, b and c are determined according to an oxidation number of M? within ranges of 0.5?a?3, 1?b?2.5, and 0?c<0.2; and A is at least one monovalent or bivalent anion. Disclosed is also a secondary battery produced by the method.

Abstract: Disclosed is a secondary battery including a cathode, an anode, and an electrolyte including a lithium salt and a non-aqueous organic solvent, wherein the electrolyte includes an electrolyte additive to be decomposed at 4.5 V or higher to less than 5.5 V vs. reduction voltage of Li+.

Abstract: The technology described herein is directed to methods and compositions relating to the differentiation and activity of brown adipocytes, and the therapeutic uses thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cathode active material (and a secondary battery having the same) comprising a combination of lithium manganese composite oxide with a spinel structure of Formula 1 and an oxide of Formula 2, the material having a broad potential region at 3.0 to 4.8V upon initial charge: LixMyMn2-yO4-zAz ??(1) wherein 0.9?x?1.2, 0 <y<2, and 0?z<0.2; M is at least one element of Al, Mg, Ni, Co, Fe, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, B, Ca, Zn, Zr, Nb, Mo, Sr, Sb, W, Ti or Bi; and A is at least one monovalent or bivalent anion, y?Li2M?O3.(1?y?)LiM?O2-z?A?z???(2) 0<y?<1 and 0?z?<0.2; M? is at least one element of Mn, Sn or Zr having an oxidation number of +4; M? is at least one element of Period I or II transition metals and A? is at least one monovalent or bivalent anion.

Abstract: Disclosed are an electrolyte for a secondary battery which includes a non-aqueous solvent and a lithium salt and a secondary battery including the same. The electrolyte includes 1 to 13 wt % of a silane-based compound based on a total weight of the electrolyte and thus improves safety of a secondary battery including the electrolyte.