© Frédérique PLAS / CSE / CNRS Photothèque The CNRS Gold Medal recognizes scientific careers that have made exceptional contributions to the dynamism and influence of French research. This year, solid-state chemistry is being featured through the distinction of Jean-Marie Tarascon, a chemist and pioneer in electrochemical energy storage. Tarascon's research responded to the major challenge of inventing new energy storage technologies that offer greater performance and safety, and that are more environmentally friendly. Today his research has found applications in electric vehicles, portable electronic devices, and renewable energy storage. Created in 1954, the CNRS Gold Medal is one the most prestigious French awards in science. This year it has recognized the chemist Jean-Marie Tarascon for his pioneering research in understanding and discovering new Li reactivity concepts, synthesising new electrode materials and electrolytes for batteries, and developing new battery chemistries. Tarascon has worked in CNRS-associated laboratories for over 25 years, and today serves as Professor at the Collège de France.
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