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Ruth R. Benerito

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American scientist and inventor (1916-2013)

United StatesScientistsLived 1916 to 2013 · aged 97
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Ruth Mary Rogan Benerito was an American physical chemist and inventor known for her impactful work related to the textile industry.

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United States Department of Agriculture's Southern Regional Research Center in New Orleans, as seen in 1985, where Benerito invented wrinkle-resistant cotton textilesUnited States Department of Agriculture's Southern Regional Research Center in New Orleans, as seen in 1985, where Benerito invented wrinkle-resistant cotton textiles

Awards 3

2008National Inventors Hall of Fame
2002Lemelson-MIT Prize
1970Garvan-Olin Medal

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Alfred J. GrossAlso won Lemelson-MIT PrizeMarye Anne FoxAlso won Garvan-Olin MedalHelen Murray FreeAlso won Garvan-Olin MedalJohn A. RogersAlso won Lemelson-MIT PrizeSangeeta N. BhatiaAlso won Lemelson-MIT PrizeMary L. GoodAlso won Garvan-Olin Medal

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Ruth Mary Rogan Benerito was an American physical chemist and inventor known for her impactful work related to the textile industry. She notably contributed to the development of wash-and-wear cotton fabrics using a technique called cross-linking, which strengthens the hydrogen bonds between cellulose molecules of cotton fibers. She held 55 patents.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2013 · aged 97
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20 languages

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