The 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Gerhard Ertl (Germany) "for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces". Dr. Ertl developed methodology to measure and analyze surface reactions under high-vacuum to prevent the contamination that could invalidate the measurements. Ertl used these techniques to elucidate the specifics of the Haber-Bosch process. The Haber-Bosch process is used to produce plant fertilizer. He also studied the oxidation of carbon monoxide on platinum, which is used to clean automobile emissions
Thursday, October 11, 2007
2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
The 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Gerhard Ertl (Germany) "for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces". Dr. Ertl developed methodology to measure and analyze surface reactions under high-vacuum to prevent the contamination that could invalidate the measurements. Ertl used these techniques to elucidate the specifics of the Haber-Bosch process. The Haber-Bosch process is used to produce plant fertilizer. He also studied the oxidation of carbon monoxide on platinum, which is used to clean automobile emissions
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