A highly reliable rechargeable battery comprising an anode, a cathode, a separator positioned between said anode and said cathode, and an electrolyte or an electrolyte solution disposed so as to contact with said anode and said cathode, characterized in that said anode is provided with an...http://www.google.com/patents/US5698339?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5698339 - Anode with an anode active material-retaining body having a number of pores distributed therein, a rechargeable battery, provided with said anode, and the process for the production of said anode 