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epa07907112 Japanese chemist Akira Yoshino, Fellow of Asahi Kasei Corp., closes his eyes as he takes a moment during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, 09 October 2019 after winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with two US scientists. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on 09 October 2019 the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019 rewards the development of the lithium-ion battery. This 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, the Academy said. EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA