Layered LiNi 0.6 Co 0.2 Mn 0.2 O 2 materials were synthesized at different sintering temperatures using spray-drying precursor with molar ratio of Li/Me=1.04 (Me = transition metals). The influences of sintering temperature on crystal structure, morphology and electrochemical performance of LiNi 0.6 Co 0.2 Mn 0.2 O 2 materials have been characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and charge–discharge test. As a result, material synthesized at 850°C has excellent electrochemical performance, delivering an initial discharge capacity of 173.1mAhg −1 between 2.8 and 4.3V at a current density of 16mAg −1 and exhibiting good cycling performance.