LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING MODIFIED POLYOLEFIN BINDER

A lithium battery includes an electrode assembly including a cathode, an anode, and a separator between the cathode and the anode; a battery case surrounding the electrode assembly; and an adhesive layer between the electrode assembly and the battery case, the adhesive layer attaching the electrode assembly and the battery case to each other, wherein the adhesive layer includes an adhesive including a maleimide-modified polyolefin containing two or more acid functional groups.