Lithium-ion batteries are a great example of how chemistry can transform peoples’ lives. It’s wonderful to see this work recognized by the Nobel Prize.
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Bonnie Charpentier, President of the American Chemical Society, regarding the award of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to three scientists who developed the lithium-ion battery, widely used as the power source for smartphones, electric vehicles, and more. (The Hill - October 9, 2019)