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NACS News 10/26/2007 The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2007 was awarded for groundbreaking studies in surface chemistry. The Award acknowledges the impact of Professor Ertl's catalysis related work upon the semiconductor industry. Gerhard Ertl has founded an experimental school of thought by showing how reliable results can be attained in this difficult area of research. His insights have provided the scientific basis of modern surface chemistry, especially applied to catalysis: his methodology is used in both academic research and the industrial development of chemical processes. The approach developed by Ertl is based not least on his studies of the Haber-Bosch process, in which nitrogen is extracted from the air for inclusion in artificial fertilizers. This reaction, which functions using an iron surface as its catalyst, has enormous economic significance because the availability of nitrogen for growing plants is often restricted. Ertl has also studied the oxidation of carbon monoxide on platinum, a reaction that takes place in the catalyst of cars to clean exhaust emissions. Have news for the NACS? Submit our contact form! |
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