The Scoop on Goodenough's 2001 Japan Prize and the Lithium Ion Battery

For all of Dr. Goodenough's current students, my self included, here is a little back ground


OPA News Release, 12/2000 UT engineer receives prestigious Japan Prize: "Goodenough's discovery of lithium manganese oxide and lithium cobalt oxide have been critical to the development of lightweight and high-energy density rechargeable batteries that power various portable or mobile instruments. The lithium battery, which is environmentally benign, is replacing rechargeable batteries that use lead and cadmium."