Aluminum phosphate(AlPO4)was used to modify the surface of LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2(NCM)cathode material.The surface structure and electrochemical prop-erties of the coated materials were investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS).The results confirm the formation of aluminum-containing solid solution on the surface of NCM particles.An aluminum phosphate coating blocks the Li+insertion-extraction process in cells charged at high rates at room temperature,increasing surface film resistance and decreasing discharge capacity.However,an aluminum phosphate aids the formation of a stable solid electrolyte interface film on NCM surface and stabilizes the Rct of cell as samples electrochemically cycled at 55℃.The electrochemical studies suggest that the initial columbic efficiency is significantly enhanced.An NCM sample coated with 1.0 wt%AlPO4 delivers a higher discharge capacity and shows excellent capacity retention ability.