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Published February 24, 2022 | public
Journal Article

Robert Grubbs (1942–2021)

Abstract

In multiple branches of chemistry, Robert Grubbs combined a delight in discovery with a keen focus on applications. His organometallic catalysts transformed synthetic chemistry, polymer science, advanced materials science and pharmaceuticals. Grubbs shared the 2005 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Richard Schrock and Yves Chauvin. He has died aged 79.

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© 2022 Nature Publishing Group. The author declares no competing interests.

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