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In October 2019, the world witnessed the oldest Nobel Prize winner ever. This remarkable person was John B. Goodenough, professor at the University of Texas at Austin, who won the prize at the age of 97, and passed away in 2023. He was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry alongside with M. Stanley Whittingham, professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, and Akira Yoshino, honorary fellow at Meijo University in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n These three scientists were recognized by the Nobel Committee for their great contribution in the development of lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries, a type of rechargeable\/secondary batteries. The history of secondary batteries dates back to the 1850s, but their widespread use began only after the development of li-ion batteries. Their importance was highlighted in the official press release<\/a><\/span><\/span> of The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019 as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThis lightweight, rechargeable and powerful battery is now used in everything from mobile phones to laptops and electric vehicles. It can also store significant amounts of energy from solar and wind power, making possible a fossil fuel-free society.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n