In an alkali metal-halogen or oxyhalide electrochemical cell wherein an alkali metal anode, preferably lithium, has a surface in operative contact with a halogen-containing or oxyhalide cathode/electrolyte including a solvent if necessary, an electrode covering, preferably applied on the anode surface...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5458994?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5458994 - Electrode covering for electrochemical cells