Dr. John B. Goodenough, renowned for his pioneering work in creating the lithium-ion battery, passed away at the age of 100. He was honored with the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his remarkable contributions.
Even in his 90s, Dr. Goodenough remained actively engaged in the scientific community. He shared his knowledge and expertise as a professor at prestigious institutions such as the University of Texas at Austin, Oxford, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Despite his groundbreaking invention, Dr. Goodenough never sought financial gain from the lithium-ion battery. He was known for his indifference towards money and did not receive any royalties for his revolutionary creation.
The impact of Dr. Goodenough's work extends far and wide, as lithium-ion batteries power a vast array of devices that have become integral to our daily lives. These batteries are crucial for smartphones, laptops, various medical equipment, and numerous electric vehicles, including those produced by Tesla.