In recent years, many scientists have made significant contributions to the field of catalysis. Gerhard Ertl, a German physicist, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2007 for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces. His work has deepened our understanding of heterogeneous catalysis.
Another influential figure is Ahmed Zewail, who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for his pioneering work on femtochemistry, which allows scientists to observe the behavior of atoms during chemical reactions. This has significant implications for the field of catalysis.
