abstract |
Disclosed is an electrolyte for a rechargeable lithium battery including an additive for overcharge inhibition comprising a compound represented by formula 1; a lithium salt; and a non-aqueous organic solvent: n n where R 1 , R 2 and R 3 are the same or independently selected from H, CH 3 , C 2 H 5 , CH═CH 2 , CH═CHCH 3 , or a functional group with N, P, or S. |