Citation | Distinguished for his versatile and far-reaching work in the field of materials chemistry. His research on the chemistry of solid electrolytes has led to novel sensors for gaseous species and elements in molten metals. He has developed electrode arrangements that greatly enhance mass transfer in aqueous and molten salt electrolyte systems. A major dicovery, which came from an elegant study of electrode potentials, has led to an original method for the reduction of metal oxides; this pioneering work has had international acclaim. It is being exploioted in the extraction of titanium, the creation of novel alloys and for numerous applications including superconductors, medical implants and magnetic materials. |