By Natalia Rueda 
John Goodenough, the respected scientist who revolutionized the world of technology and won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019 for his invention of the lithium battery, has passed away at the age of 100. The University of Texas at Austin, where Goodenough worked for 37 years, broke the news of his passing on Sunday.
Goodenough won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with British scientist Stanley Whittingham and Japanese scientist Akira Yoshino for their pioneering research into lithium batteries. The trio’s discoveries enabled some of the most powerful and efficient rechargeable batteries to be developed to date, changing the lives of millions of people all over the world.
The invention of the lithium-ion battery marked a significant milestone in the history of technology. Thanks to these 3 brilliant scientists, the most powerful and lightest rechargeable batteries ever created were achieved. With its light weight, long-lasting power, and safe, rechargeable characteristics, commercial lithium-ion batteries entered the market in 1991.
The impact of the lithium-ion battery has been felt on many levels, and it has remained a top source of power for phones, laptops, and other electronic devices since then. But its application goes beyond powering electronics. The development of lithium-ion batteries is also a major factor in the advancement of renewable energy, powering solar and wind energy operations and electric cars.
His legacy as one of the greatest scientists who has ever lived remains evergreen in the memory of generations to come. Jay Hartzell, the president of the University of Texas at Austin marked this occasion, saying, “John’s legacy as a brilliant scientist is immeasurable: his discoveries have improved the lives of millions of people around the world.”