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1 (of 6) Chemistry Laureate Akira Yoshino with a lithium-ion battery.

Photo: The European Patent Office.

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2 (of 6) Akira Yoshino at Kawasaki Laboratory in Japan.

Photo: Asahi Kasei

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3 (of 6) Akira Yoshino at Kawasaki laboratory in Japan.

Photo: Asahi Kasei

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4 (of 6) Akira Yoshino at the age of 34.

Photo: Asahi Kasei

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5 (of 6) To the left, Akira Yoshino at the age of 18.

Photo: Asahi Kasei

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6 (of 6) Akira Yoshino was born in Suita, Japan. This is one of the first photos ever taken of him, when he was only a few months old.

Photo: Asahi Kasei