Materials for Industry - Derek Birchall Award explained

The Materials for Industry - Derek Birchall Award is awarded biennially to an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to the application of materials chemistry in industry.^[1] The recipient of the award is chosen by an independent committee consisting of experts from both the Materials Chemistry Division (MCD) and industry.^[2] The award is given by the Royal Society of Chemistry and the chosen winner is rewarded with a monetary prize of £2000. The award was discontinued in 2020.^[3]

Award History

The award was established in 2008, in honour of work carried out by British inventor and materials chemist Derek Birchall (born 1930).^[4]

Awardees

Source: RSC

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See also

• List of chemistry awards

Notes and References

1. Web site: Royal Society of Chemistry - Materials for Industry Award.
2. Web site: Royal Society of Chemistry - MCD.
3. Web site: Materials for Industry - Derek Birchall Award .
4. Kelly. Anthony. Howard. A. J.. Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society. 1997. 43. 88–104. 10.1098/rsbm.1997.0006. James Derek Birchall, O. B. E. 7 October 1930--7 December 1995: Elected F.R.S. 1982. free.
5. Web site: RSC Materials for Industry - Derek Birchall Award. 5 May 2015. Royal Society of Chemistry. 26 May 2015.
6. Web site: RSC Materials for Industry - Derek Birchall Award 2015 Winner. 5 May 2015. Royal Society of Chemistry. 26 May 2015.
7. Web site: 2019 Materials for Industry -Derek Birchall Award Winner. Royal Society of Chemistry. 2 September 2020.