The field of catalysis has seen numerous influential scientists who have made significant contributions. Some of the notable influencers include:
Wilhelm Ostwald: Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1909 for his work on catalysis, chemical equilibria, and reaction velocities. Paul Sabatier: Nobel laureate in 1912, known for his work on the hydrogenation of organic compounds in the presence of finely divided metals. Irving Langmuir: Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1932 for his discoveries and investigations in surface chemistry, which are fundamental to heterogeneous catalysis. Gerhard Ertl: Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2007 for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces. John B. Goodenough: Known for his work on lithium-ion batteries, which involve catalytic processes at the electrode interfaces.
