I am sure many of us have entertained fantasies of making some remarkable discovery that changes the world for the better. For one reason or another, only a small percentage of people make an enormous impact that affects the entire world. But John B. Goodenough was such a person. Dr. Goodenough passed away on June 25, 2023 at the age of 100. He was an American materials scientist and engineer who is renowned for his significant contributions toward the development of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. He was born on July 25, 1922, in Jena, Germany…
