Chemistry laureate Barry Sharpless is the 5th person to win two Nobel prizes | World News - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Chemistry laureate Barry Sharpless is the 5th person to win two Nobel prizes

Oct 05, 2022 03:39 PM IST

Nobel Prize In Chemistry 2022: Barry Sharpless follows in the footsteps of Nobel prize laureates John Bardeen, Marie Skłodowska Curie, Linus Pauling and Frederick Sanger.

With the announcement of Nobel prize in chemistry on Wednesday, Barry Sharpless became the fifth individual to be awarded two Nobel Prizes.

Nobel Prize In Chemistry 2022: Barry Sharpless was awarded the chemistry prize in 2001 as well.(Twitter)
Nobel Prize In Chemistry 2022: Barry Sharpless was awarded the chemistry prize in 2001 as well.(Twitter)

Barry Sharpless follows in the footsteps of Nobel prize laureates John Bardeen, Marie Skłodowska Curie, Linus Pauling and Frederick Sanger. Barry Sharpless was awarded the chemistry prize in 2001 as well.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

"Barry Sharpless laid the foundation for a functional form of chemistry – click chemistry – in which molecular building blocks snap together quickly and efficiently," the Nobel prize committee said making the announcement.

Barry Sharpless started his work on click chemistry when in the year 2000, he coined the concept of click chemistry. Click chemistry refers to a form of simple and reliable chemistry where reactions occur quickly while unwanted by-products are avoided.

“This year’s Prize in chemistry deals with not overcomplicating matters, instead working with what is easy and simple. Functional molecules can be built even by taking a straightforward route,” the committee further said.

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! - Login Now!

Get Latest World News along with Latest News from India at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
  • ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    author-default-90x90

    When not reading, this ex-literature student can be found searching for an answer to the question, "What is the purpose of journalism in society?"

SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On