ANODE-FREE RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING TRANSITION METAL DICHALCOGENIDE LAYER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Disclosed is a negative electrode current collector for an anode-free lithium metal battery. The negative electrode current collector includes a PdTelayer and an intermediate layer to inhibit the growth of lithium dendrite, resulting in significant improves in lifespan and performance of the lithium metal battery. The negative electrode current collector further includes an ion conductive layer to improve the performance of the lithium metal battery.