| abstract |
An electrolyte for a rechargeable lithium battery includes a lithium salt, an organic solvent and an additive. The organic solvent includes a sulfur-containing compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, and the additive includes a phosphazene compound represented by Chemical Formula 2. A rechargeable lithium battery including the electrolyte may have improved performance and safety. n nIn Chemical Formulae 1 and 2, the substituents are as defined in the detailed description. |