What did Mario Molina accomplish?
What did Mario Molina accomplish?
He eventually received a Nobel Prize for his discovery. Mario Molina (1943–2020) was the first to realize that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) could destroy ozone. In the two decades following his discovery, he and his mentor became voices alerting the world to the danger of CFCs and ozone depletion.
What did Mario Molina discover?
In 1974, Mario Molina and Sherwood Rowland demonstrated that CFC gases, freons, have a damaging effect on ozone in the atmosphere. Freons had many uses, including propellants in spray cans and refrigerants in refrigerators. By limiting the use of freons, the depletion of the ozone layer has been slowed.
What are three interesting facts about Mario Molina?
Molina was a member of the Pontifical Academy of Science, the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine and The National College of Mexico. He received more than 18 honorary degrees and Asteroid 9680 Molina is named in his honor. In 2003 he was one of 21 Nobel Laureates who signed the Humanist Manifesto.
When did Mario Molina won the Nobel Prize?
Mario Molina, in full Mario José Molina, (born March 19, 1943, Mexico City, Mexico—died October 7, 2020, Mexico City), Mexican-born American chemist who was jointly awarded the 1995 Nobel Prize for Chemistry, along with chemists F.
