Geoffrey Wilkinson

Geoffrey Wilkinson was a prominent British chemist known for his significant contributions to inorganic chemistry, particularly in the study of transition metal complexes. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1973 for developing techniques in metal-organic chemistry, which involves using metals to create new compounds. His work helped advance our understanding of catalysis, where substances accelerate chemical reactions, impacting various industries like pharmaceuticals and materials science. Wilkinson's research has broadened the application of metals in technology and has paved the way for innovative chemical processes.