Nano CoFe2O4 was prepared by a co-precipitation method.
LiCo1/3Fe2/3PO4/C composite was synthesized using nano CoFe2O4 as a precursor.
Homogeneous Co–Fe distributed LiCo1/3Fe2/3PO4 is obtained.
LiCo1/3Fe2/3PO4/C composite exhibits a quite good electrochemical performance.