Electrode assembly and rechargeable battery including the same

Abstract

An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a spiral-wound electrode assembly including: a negative electrode and a positive electrode, each of which is configured to include a substrate, and a first composite material and a second composite material formed on opposite surfaces of the substrate; and a separator disposed between the negative electrode and the anode, wherein the first composite material of the negative electrode is disposed farther away from a center of the electrode assembly than the second composite material of the negative electrode, and the first composite material of the negative electrode is oriented with respect to a first surface of the substrate of the negative electrode.

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