POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING SAME, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL

A cathode active material according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes: lithium metal oxide particles; and a conductive coating that partially covers the surface of the lithium metal oxide particles and includes a plurality of conductive particles. The conductive coating includes a first pattern having an island shape and a second pattern having a chain shape. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the cathode active material may be formed by stirring lithium metal oxide particles and conductive particles using a resonant mixer. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a lithium secondary battery including the above-described cathode active material may be provided.