Nobel Prize in Chemistry Akira Yoshino “Encouraging Young Researchers of Companies”

Nobel Prize in Chemistry Akira Yoshino “Encouraging Young Researchers of Companies” December 8, 5:03

Akira Yoshino, who was selected as the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, attended a press conference hosted by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden. "I talked about the significance of the award."

The press conference held at the Royal Academy of Sciences in Stockholm from 5:30 pm on the 7th of Japan time was lined up with 8 Nobel Prize physics and chemistry and economics winners.

Mr. John Goodenough of America, who won the Chemistry Award together with Mr. Yoshino, was absent, but Mr. Yoshino sat together with Mr. Stanley Whittingham, who also won the same award, from reporters around the world Answered the question.

Mr. Yoshino, who was asked about the impact of the lithium-ion battery developed by Mr. Yoshino on society at the conference, said, “There were no smartphones or laptops at the time of development in 1985. The market for lithium-ion batteries is so large. I didn't expect it to happen. "

In addition, when asked about the impression of being selected as a researcher of a private company, not a university, etc., `` My award as a corporate researcher will encourage young researchers who belong to companies. '' I talked about the significance.

He touched on a commemorative lecture called “Nobel Lecture” held on the 8th of Japan time and expressed his aspirations “I want to share my opinions and vision on environmental issues as a message to the world”.

Alone Yoshino interview “I look forward to the response of the commemorative lecture”

After a press conference hosted by the Nobel Foundation, Akira Yoshino responded to NHK's independent coverage.

When Mr. Yoshino came out of the conference hall, he smiled, saying, “The press conference was tense, but even though the commemorative lecture was my real performance, I will do my best.”

And as for the preparation status of the commemorative lecture, “99% have been made, but I am still wondering how to put it together, so I'm still wondering about the last message. It was.

When asked about Japan's contribution to battery development, he said, “There are many products that Japan has commercialized in the battery industry and it is pulling the world. Many Japanese people are also contributing to lithium-ion batteries.” .

And he told young researchers, “The average number of Nobel Prize winners who gave research results was around 35 years old, so I want them to learn and experience by the age of 35.” .

Selection committee "Lithium ion batteries will continue to have a major impact on society"

Regarding the research of Akira Yoshino who was selected for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the committee member who selected the Chemistry Prize said, “It will continue to have a huge impact on society in the future.” Praises merit.

Prof. Gunnar von Heine of Stockholm University, Sweden, who is a member of the Chemistry Award Selection Committee, will be interviewing NHK on the 7th, before the Nobel Prize award ceremony will be held on the 11th of this month. It was.

In this, Professor Von Heine gave examples of mobile phones and electric cars. “In today's society, there are lithium-ion batteries. Everywhere in the future, it will continue to have a huge impact on society. "Let's praise," and commended the achievements of the three people who developed the lithium-ion battery.

“The advantage of lithium-ion batteries is that they have created the possibility of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. We hope that lithium-ion batteries will have a major impact on climate change and carbon dioxide emissions. "I expressed strong hope that it would lead to the resolution of environmental problems."

Prof. Von Heine also decided that in October, the winners were decided, and the situation when he contacted Yoshino, “The way Yoshino-sensei was very pleased was also communicated to this side of the phone.” I was talking.