Posted on 06/27/2023 4:17:29 AM PDT by FarCenter
American materials scientist and co-inventor of the lithium-ion battery John B Goodenough died yesterday, according to reports. He was 100.
The Nobel laureate and professor of mechanical, material science, and electrical engineering at the University of Texas, Austin, enjoyed a long and prestigious career in chemistry but is best known for his significant contribution to the development of lithium-ion batteries which shaped the landscape of mobile telecommunications and computing.
UT Austin president Jay Hartzell said: "John's legacy as a brilliant scientist is immeasurable — his discoveries improved the lives of billions of people around the world.
"He was a leader at the cutting edge of scientific research throughout the many decades of his career, and he never ceased searching for innovative energy-storage solutions."
Born in 1922, Goodenough became the oldest Nobel prize winner in 2019 when he shared the award with Stanley Whittingham of Binghamton University, State University of New York, and Akira Yoshino of the Asahi Kasei Corporation and Meijo University, Japan.
The lightweight, rechargeable and powerful batteries have transformed consumer electronics and mobile computing, ushering in an era of omnipresent smartphones, laptops and tablets. The Nobel committee also noted their contribution to making possible a fossil fuel-free society through their use in cars and their ability to store renewable energy, such as solar and wind power.
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He had a goodenough life. Prayers to his family and RIP...
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