ACTIVE MATERIAL METALIZED SEPERATOR AND ANODE ASSEMBLY FOR ENERGY STORAGE

A metalized separator includes: a separator substrate having a first surface; and a layer of metallic active anode material deposited on the first surface. The layer of metallic active anode material may be deposited by physical vapour deposition (PVD). A separator assembly including the metalized separator, a battery cell containing one or more of the metalized separators, and a process of producing the metalized separator, are also disclosed.