John Goodenough’s research enabled the technological revolution that powers most of our gadgets and tools

John Goodenough, who shared the 2019 Nobel prize in chemistry for his pioneering work developing the lithium-ion battery that transformed technology with rechargeable power for devices ranging from cellphones and computers to pacemakers and electric cars, has died at 100, the University of Texas announced on Monday.

Goodenough died on Sunday at an assisted living facility in Austin, Texas, the university announced. No cause of death was given.

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