Paul Sabatier
Chemist, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry
Born
November 5th, 1854
170 years ago
Died
August 14th, 1941
83 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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An influential chemist and academic, significant contributions included research in organic chemistry and catalysis. Sabatier's methods led to advancements in hydrogenation processes. In 1912, awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for work on catalytic hydrogenation, which influenced industrial chemical processes. His academic career featured a professorship at the University of Toulouse, where he continued to educate future scientists and expand the field of chemistry.
Developed catalytic hydrogenation processes
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1912
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