2023-06-27 15:50:00
(Ecofin Agency) – To meet the explosion in demand for lithium-ion batteries, several African countries are working to exploit their lithium reserves. A technology that has benefited from the contribution “ crucialby Goodenough, according to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which awarded him a Nobel.
American John Bannister Goodenough (photo) died at the age of 100 on Sunday June 25, announced the University of Texas where he was a professor for 37 years. This scientist is best known for his work on the lithium-ion battery, contribution “crucialwhich earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded in 2019 by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
With his research team, Professor Goodenough discovered in 1979 that the use of lithium-cobalt oxide as the cathode in a rechargeable lithium-ion battery provided a high density of stored energy, perfecting a discovery made a few years earlier by the Briton Stanley Whittingham.
The Japanese Akira Yoshino will improve the process a few years later, allowing Sony to market the first lithium-ion battery in 1991. Goodenough shared the Nobel Prize with his two peers.
Nearly half a century after their work, lithium-ion batteries have proven indispensable in several industries, and have gained popularity in recent years due to their use in electric vehicles. In 2022, 14% of new vehicles sold were electric, according to the IEA and this share is expected to grow with the need to reduce pollution from the automotive industry worldwide.
« John’s legacy as a brilliant scientist is immeasurable. His discoveries have improved the lives of billions of people around the world […].He has been at the forefront of scientific research for the many decades of his career, and he has never stopped seeking innovative solutions for energy storage.said Jay Hartzell, president of the University of Texas.
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