Ⅰ. Introduction 1 1.1 Overview 1 Ⅱ. Ultra-thin ceramic-coated separators (CCSs) for high -energy -density lithium-ion batteries: analysis of Al2O3 nano particles penetrating into the separator pore 5 2.2 Experiment 7 2.2.1 Preparation and characterization of CCSs fabricated through the sputtering process 7 2.2.2 Depth profiling of the distribution of Al2O3 nano particles in the internal micropore structure of separators 8 2.2.3 Cell fabrication and electrochemical measurement 8 2.3 Results and discussion 10 2.3.1 Surface morphology and composition of ultra-thin binder-free ceramic-coated separators (UB-CCSs) 9 2.3.2 Sputtered nano Al2O3 particles distribution in internal micropore structure depending on porosity of separator using time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectroscopy 12 2.3.3 Properties comparison of high porosity UB-CCS and commercial slurry ceramic-coated separator 18 2.3.4 Electrochemical performance 20 Ⅲ. Conclusion 25 References 26 Summary (in Korea) 30