John Goodenough may be 94-years old, but he shows no sign of slowing down. Now, the co-inventor of the lithium-ion battery has developed the first all-solid-state battery cells that could result in safer, longer-lasting batteries for everything from electric cars to grid energy storage. “Cost, safety, energy density, rates of charge and discharge and cycle life are critical for battery-driven cars to be more widely adopted,” Goodenough says in a statement. “We believe our discovery solves many of the problems…
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The year 2016 marked the 25th anniversary of the commercialization of the lithium-ion battery. Since Sony’s move to commercialize the technology in 1991, the clunky electronics that were made possible by the development of the transistor have become sleek, portable devices that play an integral role in our daily lives – thanks in large part to the Li-ion battery. “There would be no electronic portable device revolution without the lithium-ion battery,” Robert Kostecki, past chair of ECS’s Battery Division and...
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Twenty-sixteen marked the 25th anniversary of the commercialization of the lithium-ion battery. Since Sony’s move to commercialize the technology in 1991, the clunky electronics that were made possible by the development of the transistor have become sleek, portable devices that play an integral role in our daily lives – thanks in large part to the Li-ion battery. “There would be no electronic portable device revolution without the lithium-ion battery,” Robert Kostecki, past chair of ECS’s Battery Division and staff scientist…
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the commercialization of the lithium-ion battery. To celebrate, we sat down with some of the inventors and pioneers of Li-ion battery technology at the PRiME 2016 meeting. Speakers John Goodenough (University of Texas at Austin), Stanley Whittingham (Binghamton University), Michael Thackeray (Argonne National Laboratory), Zempachi Ogumi (Kyoto University), and Martin Winter (Univeristy of Muenster) discuss how the Li-ion battery got its start and the impact it has had on society. Listen to the…
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Many things have changed since ECS was founded in 1902, yet the idea of providing an open forum for the community to discuss electrochemical and solid state science and technology remains the backbone of the Society. However, the way in which we communicate has changed since the establishment of ECS over 100 years ago. ECS is building a digital go-to source for content in electrochemistry and solid state science, including podcasts, videos, and original online news stories. Videos Through our...
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When lithium-ion pioneers M. Stanley Whittingham, Adam Heller, Michael Thackeray, and of course, John Goodenough were in the initial stages of the technology’s development in the 1970s through the late 1980s, there was no clear idea of just how monumental the lithium-based battery would come to be. Even up to a few years ago, the idea of an electric vehicle or renewable grid dependent on lithium-ion technology seemed like a pipe dream. But now, electric vehicles are making their way…
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Driving innovation since 1902 Every time you ride in your ’57 Chevy, hybrid, or fuel cell car, charge up a smart phone, or make your way through the sensors at an airport, consider the diverse electrochemical and solid state science that facilitated much of this technology. Then, look to ECS to meet the experts who are all working “ahead” of the technology. Press contact Direct questions, requests for information, and press pass applications to: Shannon Reed Senior Director of Engagement...
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Nomination period: October 31, even years - January 31, odd years Presented: Fall meeting, odd years The Olin Palladium Award was established in 1950 for distinguished contributions to the field of electrochemical or corrosion science. Eligibility criteria The recipient is distinguished for: Contributions to the field of electrochemical or corrosion science; Outstanding contributions to the fundamental understanding of all types of electrochemical and corrosion phenomena and processes; ECS Membership is not required.  Nomination guidelines A complete nomination package includes: Completed...
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Nomination deadline: None, no call for nominations Presented: At the corresponding Society meeting The designation of Honorary Membership was established in 1919 for outstanding contributions to The Electrochemical Society.  Honorary Membership is an exclusive recognition only bestowed on long-standing members who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of electrochemistry and allied disciplines, and have contributed substantial service to ECS in an appointed or elected capacity. There are currently 82 Honorary Members of the Society. Recipient qualifications Qualifications for consideration...
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Nomination period: October 31 – January 31, annually Presented: Fall ECS meeting, annually Fellow of The Electrochemical Society was established in 1989 for advanced individual technological contributions in electrochemical and solid state science and technology, as well active membership and involvement in the affairs of The Electrochemical Society. Each year, the Society inducts a maximum of 15 distinguished ECS members to hold the title of Fellow. To retain the honor, ECS membership in good standing must be maintained.  Eligibility criteria...
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