Friedrich Bergius
German chemist
Friedrich Bergius
| Born | October 11, 1884 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Goldschmieden, Prussia |
| Died | March 30, 1949 |
| Place of death | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Nationality | German |
| Known for | Bergius process |
| Awards | Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1931) |
Friedrich Bergius (October 11, 1884 – March 30, 1949) was a German chemist known for his development of the Bergius process for the hydrogenation of coal to produce liquid hydrocarbons. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1931, which he shared with Carl Bosch.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Friedrich Bergius was born in Goldschmieden, Prussia. He studied at the University of Breslau and later at the University of Leipzig, where he completed his PhD under the supervision of Arthur Rudolf Hantzsch in 1907. His doctoral thesis focused on the chemistry of high-pressure reactions.
Career[edit | edit source]
After completing his education, Bergius worked at the University of Hanover and later at the University of Karlsruhe. In 1914, he developed the Bergius process, a method for converting coal into liquid hydrocarbons through hydrogenation at high pressures and temperatures. This process was particularly significant during World War II when Germany faced shortages of petroleum.
Nobel Prize[edit | edit source]
In 1931, Friedrich Bergius was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry along with Carl Bosch for their contributions to the chemical industry, particularly for their work on high-pressure methods.
Later Life and Death[edit | edit source]
After World War II, Bergius moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he continued his research until his death on March 30, 1949.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Friedrich Bergius's work laid the foundation for the development of synthetic fuels and had a lasting impact on the chemical industry. The Bergius process remains a significant achievement in the field of industrial chemistry.
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