An electrode includes a composite mixture layer formed by applying a
composite mixture having one of a cathode active material or an anode
active material on one of main surfaces of a plurality of current
collectors formed in substantially rectangular shapes; and a non-applied
part to which the composite mixture is not applied at both end parts in
the longitudinal direction. One current collector is connected to the
other adjacent current collector at one end side in the longitudinal
direction through a connecting part to which the composite mixture is not
applied and which is provided continuously to the non-applied parts. In
the electrode constructed as described above, a plurality of current
collectors can be laminated to obtain a multi-layer structure and an
electric current can be collected from a lead welded to only one end part
of the current collector. Thus, the electrode of a new form having an
excellent productivity and a high capacity can be provided.