US Patent 9941519 Thin film lithium ion battery

A thin film lithium ion battery includes a cathode electrode, an anode electrode, and a solid electrolyte layer. The solid electrolyte layer is sandwiched between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode. At least one of the cathode electrode and the anode electrode includes a current collector. The current collector is a carbon nanotube layer consisting of a plurality of carbon nanotubes.