The object
Yoshino developed a practical rechargeable lithium-ion battery architecture that made high-energy portable batteries feasible. His work is embodied in the cells that power portable electronics and forms part of the technical foundation for electrified transport and stationary energy storage.
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What Akira did
Developed a rechargeable lithium-ion battery using a carbonaceous anode and lithium cobalt oxide cathode.
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Why it matters
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognized Yoshino's lithium-ion-battery development and describes the technology's role in portable electronics and electric vehicles.
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Living-status check
Asahi Kasei's 2026 corporate profile identifies Yoshino as an honorary fellow and distinguished university professor.