Karl Ziegler
Karl Ziegler (1898-1973) was a German chemist who, alongside Giulio Natta, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1963 for his work on polymerization and the development of Ziegler-Natta catalysts, which greatly enhanced the production of polymers. His research not only advanced industrial applications but also contributed to the fundamental understanding of chemical reactions in polymer chemistry.
Born on Nov 26, 1898 (127 years old)
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Karl Ziegler shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Giulio Natta for their discoveries in polymer technology.
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