Frederick Gardner Cottrell
American chemist (1877-1948) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 71
Frederick Gardner Cottrell was an American physical chemist, inventor and philanthropist.
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1992National Inventors Hall of FameAward1948Died16 November 19481938American Institute of Chemists Gold MedalAward1937Holley MedalAward1920Willard Gibbs AwardAward1919Perkin MedalAward1877Born10 January 1877
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He is best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, one of the first inventions designed to eliminate air pollution - and for establishing the Research Corporation for Science Advancement, a foundation that has funded scientific research since 1912.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1877 to 1948 · aged 71
