METHOD FOR PRE-LITHIATION OF NEGATIVE ELECTRODE, PRE-LITHIATED NEGATIVE ELECTRODE AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME

A method for pre-lithiation of a negative electrode including the steps of: interposing a separator between a lithium ion-supplying metal sheet and a negative electrode to prepare a simple cell; dipping the simple cell in an electrolyte for pre-lithiation; and disposing the simple cell dipped in the electrolyte for pre-lithiation between two polymer pads, and carrying out electrochemical charging, while pressurizing the outside of the two polymer pads, to perform pre-lithiation of the negative electrode. Each of the polymer pads has a thickness of 60% to 90% of a thickness of a corresponding jig of the pair of jigs. A pre-lithiated negative electrode and a lithium secondary battery including the pre-lithiated negative electrode are also disclosed.