Hydrogenation
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Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecular hydrogen and another compound or element, usually in the presence of a catalyst such as nickel, palladium or platinum. The process is commonly employed to reduce or saturate organic compounds.... Wikipedia
Feedstock: Unsaturated substrates and hydrogen or hydrogen donors
Industrial sector(s): Food industry, petrochemical industry, pharmaceutical industry, agricultural industry
Inventor: Paul Sabatier
Main technologies or sub-processes: Various transition metal catalysts, high-pressure technology
Product(s): Saturated hydrocarbons and derivatives
Year of invention: 1897