METHODS OF PRE-LITHIATING ELECTROACTIVE MATERIAL AND ELECTRODES INCLUDING PRE-LITHIATED ELECTROACTIVE MATERIAL

Methods for pre-lithiating an electroactive material including a Group III element, Group IV element, a Group V element, or a combination thereof for an electrode for an electrochemical cell are provided as well as electrodes including the pre-lithiated electroactive material. The methods include reacting a lithiating agent including LiH or LiN with the electroactive material to form a pre-lithiated electroactive material.