jan 1, 1979 - Discovery of lithium cobalt oxide by Ned A. Godshall Koichi Mizushima and John B. Goodenough
Description:
In 1980 working in separate groups Ned A. Godshall Koichi Mizushima and John B. Goodenough, after testing a range of alternative materials, replaced TiS 2 with lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO 2, or LCO), which has a similar layered structure but offers a higher voltage and is much more stable in air.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1979
Now
~ 47 years ago