1916 ⟶ Czochralski Process for Crystal Growth Invented

The Czochralski process, widely used for the production of s...
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🧪 Alexander Parkes Creates Celluloid

Alexander Parkes invents parkesine, also known as celluloid, the first man-made plastic.⟶
Alexander Parkes Creates Celluloid (1856)
PlasticMaterials ScienceIndustrial RevolutionManufacturingChemical Engineering
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🧪 Carl Josef Bayer Invents the Bayer Process

Carl Josef Bayer invents the Bayer process for the production of alumina.⟶
Carl Josef Bayer Invents the Bayer Process (1887)
Industrial RevolutionChemistryMetallurgyMiningMaterials Science
GermanyGermany

🧪 Pechmann Synthesizes Polyethylene

Hans von Pechmann synthesizes polyethylene, now the most common plastic in the world.⟶
Pechmann Synthesizes Polyethylene (1898)
ChemistryMaterials ScienceIndustrial Revolution
GermanyGermany

📦 Cellophane Invention

Cellophane is invented by Jacques E. Brandenberger.⟶
Cellophane Invention (1908)
Material SciencePackagingIndustrial RevolutionConsumer GoodsManufacturing
SwitzerlandSwitzerland

⚛️ Czochralski Process for Crystal Growth Invented

The Czochralski process, widely used for the production of single crystal silicon, is invented by Jan Czochralski.⟶
Czochralski Process for Crystal Growth Invented (1916)
Materials ScienceSemiconductorsElectronicsManufacturingIndustrial Revolution
PolandPoland

🏭 Float Glass Process Developed

The float glass process is developed by Alastair Pilkington.⟶
Float Glass Process Developed (1952)
ManufacturingGlassmakingMaterials ScienceIndustrial RevolutionGlobal Impact
United KingdomUnited Kingdom