Born
June 6, 1943
Akron, United States
Died
October 28, 2005
Houston, United States
Known for
American chemist
Richard Smalley (1943–2005) was United States best known for American chemist.
Richard Errett Smalley (June 6, 1943 – October 28, 2005) was an American chemist and professor at Rice University. He shared the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering buckminsterfullerene, also known as buckyballs, a new form of carbon. Smalley was a dedicated advocate for nanotechnology and sustainable energy solutions throughout his life.
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Richard Smalley died on October 28, 2005 in Houston, United States, at the age of 62.
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Richard Smalley was born in Akron, United States on June 6, 1943.
What is Richard Smalley best known for?
Richard Smalley is best known for American chemist.
How old was Richard Smalley when they died?
Richard Smalley was 62 years old at the time of death.
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Richard Smalley was from United States.
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