Nobel Prize Yoshino-san's aspirations “to act as a flag for solving environmental problems”

Nobel Prize Yoshino-san's aspirations “to act as a flag for solving environmental problems” December 11, 21:26

Akira Yoshino, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, expressed his enthusiasm in response to NHK's sole interview from the award ceremony, "I want to be a flag player for solving environmental problems."

Akira Yoshino, who attended the Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden at dawn on the 11th of Japan time, responded to an NHK interview at his hotel.

Mr. Yoshino said, “I was relieved that we were able to finish two major events, the commemorative lecture and the award ceremony.

“Two months after the award was decided, but I think we were able to send a message to the world at the commemorative lecture.”

Also, regarding the Nobel Prize medal received at the award ceremony, “I think many people involved in the spread of lithium-ion batteries are packed. I felt the weight of the great responsibility of solving environmental problems. "

“From now on, the weight of a person will change as a Nobel Prize winner. The solution of environmental problems is also a place where young people can play an active role. "I want to do it."

In addition to attending a dinner party hosted by the Swedish Royal Family on the evening of the 11th local time, Mr. Yoshino is planning to receive a medal once deposited on the 12th.

After that, I plan to visit local companies and return to Japan on the 15th of Japan time.