Positive-electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cell and process for preparing the same

A positive-electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cells which combine improved discharge property and operational safety, and a process for preparing the same are provided. The positive-electrode active material comprises a base and one or more layers for coating the base, wherein at least one of the layers is a coating layer comprising one or more metallic components and one or more components selected from the group consisting of sulfur, selenium, and tellurium.