Richard Laurence Millington Synge
Biochemist, Nobel Prize laureate
Born
Died
1994
32 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A biochemist made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry, particularly in the area of chromatography. Developed the concept of partition chromatography, which revolutionized the separation of complex mixtures. Held an academic position at the University of Cambridge, where research focused on the separation and analysis of biomolecules. Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1952 for contributions to the development of chromatography techniques.
Developed partition chromatography
Received Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1952
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