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epa07907434 Japanese chemist Akira Yoshino, Fellow of Asahi Kasei Corp., shows a model of his developed lithium-ion battery following a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, 09 October 2019 after winning Nobel Prize in Chemistry. 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. EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA