John J. Mooney
American chemical engineer (1930–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Joseph Mooney (April 6, 1930 – June 16, 2020) was an American chemical engineer who was co-inventor of the three-way catalytic converter, which has played a dramatic role in reducing pollution from motor vehicles since their introduction in the mid-1970s.
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John J. Mooney | |
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Born | (1930-04-06)April 6, 1930 |
Died | June 16, 2020(2020-06-16) (aged 90) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Seton Hall University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Fairleigh Dickinson University |
Occupation | Chemical Engineer |
Awards | National Medal of Technology (1974), Walter Ahlstrom Prize |
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