The Gibson-Fawcett Award is awarded by the
Royal Society of Chemistry
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is a learned society (professional association) in the United Kingdom with the goal of "advancing the chemistry, chemical sciences". It was formed in 1980 from the amalgamation of the Chemical Society, the Ro ...
every two years to recognise outstanding work in the field of materials chemistry.
In particular, the emphasis is on the originality and independence of the work carried out.
The prize was established in 2008 and is awarded by the Materials Chemistry Division Awards Committee. It can only be given to researchers under age 40.
History
The award is named after
Reginald Gibson and
Eric Fawcett,
eminent chemists who worked together with
Anton Michels on the study of the role of high pressure in chemical reactions. This led to the discovery of
polyethylene
Polyethylene or polythene (abbreviated PE; IUPAC name polyethene or poly(methylene)) is the most commonly produced plastic. It is a polymer, primarily used for packaging ( plastic bags, plastic films, geomembranes and containers including bo ...
.
Winners
See also
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List of chemistry awards
This list of chemistry awards is an index to articles about notable awards for chemistry. It includes awards by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the American Chemical Society, the Society of Chemical Industry and awards by other organizations.
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References
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Awards of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Awards established in 2008
2008 establishments in the United Kingdom