John B. Goodenough

Materials Scientist, Nobel Laureate

John B. Goodenough - Materials Scientist, Nobel Laureate
Born

July 25th, 1922
102 years ago

Died

2023
2 years ago — 101 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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A prominent materials scientist and physicist, contributed significantly to the development of lithium-ion batteries, which revolutionized energy storage technologies. Held a faculty position at the University of Texas at Austin and made vital contributions in solid-state physics and materials science. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019 for advancements in lithium-ion battery technology, which facilitated the growth of portable electronics and renewable energy solutions.

Developed lithium-ion battery technology

Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019

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