METHODS FOR MAKING SOLID STATE BATTERY APPARATUS

Methods for making solid state battery apparatus are provided. The method comprises continuously supplying a first composite sheet comprising a cathode layer and a solid electrolyte layer formed on the cathode layer. The method comprises continuously supplying an aluminum-containing sheet over the first composite sheet such that the aluminum-containing sheet is placed on the solid electrolyte layer of the first composite sheet. The method comprises continuously roll-bonding the aluminum-containing sheet and the first composite sheet to provide a second composite sheet comprising the cathode layer. The method comprises continuously supplying, over the second composite sheet, a third composite sheet comprising a lithium-containing layer and a conductive layer. The method comprises continuously roll-bonding the second composite sheet and the third composite sheet such that the lithium-containing layer and the aluminum-containing layer are compressed together to form a prelithiated anode.