Paul Sabatier

Paul Sabatier was a French chemist recognized for his contributions to catalysis, a process where substances called catalysts enhance chemical reactions without being consumed. His most notable work, known as "Sabatier's Principle," explains how catalysts work better under higher pressures and temperatures, leading to more efficient industrial processes. Sabatier's research greatly advanced industrial chemistry, particularly in hydrogenation reactions, which involve adding hydrogen to compounds. This has applications in producing essential chemicals, food processing, and fuel production. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1912 for his significant discoveries in this field.