abstract |
A rechargeable lithium battery includes a positive electrode including a current collector, a positive active material layer on the current collector and including a lithium manganese-based positive active material, and a protective layer on the positive active material layer and including a phosphite-based compound; a negative electrode; and an electrolyte coupled with the positive electrode and the negative electrode and including a lithium salt, a non-aqueous solvent, and an additive. |