| abstract |
A negative electrode active material, a negative electrode employing the same, and a lithium battery are disclosed. The negative electrode active material may include a composite core; And a coating layer formed on at least a portion of the core, the composite core comprising: a carbon based substrate; And a metal / metalloid nanostructure disposed on the substrate, the coating layer comprising: a metal oxide coating layer; And an amorphous carbon-based coating layer. |