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Rachid Yazami: Inventor of the graphite anode in lithium-ion batteries

The Moroccan scientist who made rechargeable laptops, smartphones, and electric vehicles possible worldwide.

Professeur Rachid Yazami inventeur de l anode graphite

Born in Fez, Professor Rachid Yazami revolutionized mobile energy storage with his 1980 discovery of the graphite anode. Winner of the prestigious Draper Prize, his inventions power billions of rechargeable devices worldwide today.