Gerhard Ertl

Nobel Prize-winning physicist and chemist

Gerhard Ertl - Nobel Prize-winning physicist and chemist
Born

October 10th, 1936
88 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

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A physicist and chemist, significant contributions to surface chemistry were made. Research focused on chemical reactions on solid surfaces, particularly in catalysis. Led pioneering experiments that elucidated the mechanisms of catalytic processes. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2007 for achievements in studying chemical processes at surfaces.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2007

Conducted groundbreaking research on catalysis

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