The LixNi0.23Co0.12Mn0.65O2 electrode system with various compositions (x = 1.19, 1.33, 1.46, 1.58) was synthesized from a metal oxide precursor synthesized by co-precipitation method. The XRD patterns of the prepared powders revealed a hexagonal alpha-NaFeO2 structure (space group: R-3m, 166) and the existence of a Li2MnO3 phase in the composite structure. In particular, the low Li content sample shows a three integrated structure (spinel, Li2MnO3, LiMO2) for a Li/Metal(Ni/Co/Mn) mol ratio of 1.2. Scanning electron microscopy showed that all the synthesized samples contained spherical agglomerates with a size of 8-10 mu m. Among the samples tested, Li1.46Ni0.23Co0.12Mn0.65O2 shows relatively high charge and discharge capacity for the first cycle is 287, 192.9 mA h g(-1). respectively. Also, charge transfer resistance was also significantly improved compare with other samples. (C) 2012 The Society of Powder Technology Japan. Published by Elsevier B.V. and The Society of Powder Technology Japan. All rights reserved.