| abstract |
Cathodes and lithium batteries employing the same are provided. According to one embodiment, a cathode can minimize reductions in initial irreversible capacity, thereby improving electrode characteristics. In one embodiment, a cathode includes a cathode active material comprising a transition metal oxide and a complex compound represented by the formula xLi 2 MO 3 −(1−x)LiMeO 2 , where 0<x≦0.8, and M and Me are each independently a metal ion. |