Apparatus and method for manufacturing dry electrode

An apparatus for manufacturing a dry electrode, the apparatus comprising:

• a vacuum conveyor configured to deliver a material comprising an electrode active material, a conductive material, and a binder;
• a mixer supplied with the material delivered by the vacuum conveyor and configured to mix the material;
• and
• a separator capable of being introduced into the mixer.

A method for manufacturing a dry electrode, the method comprising:

• supplying a conductive material into a mixer,
• forming a buffer layer between an electrode active material and the conductive material;
• distributing the electrode active material onto the conductive material within the mixer by removing the buffer layer;
• driving the mixer to mix the conductive material and the electrode active material;
• introducing a binder into the mixer after the electrode active material and conductive material have been complexed;
• and
• driving the mixer to fiberize the binder, thereby forming a dry electrode mixture.