NEGATIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR A RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY, A METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND A RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME

摘要

Negative active materials for rechargeable lithium batteries, methods of manufacturing the negative active materials, and rechargeable lithium batteries including the negative active materials are provided. One negative active material includes an active metal core and a crack inhibiting layer formed on the core. The crack inhibiting layer includes a carbon-based material.