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Julian Banzon - Filipino Chemist

Julian Banzon - Filipino Chemist

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Julian Banzon - Filipino Chemist:

Filipino chemist, Julian Banzon researched methods of producing alternative fuels. Julian Banzon experimented with the production of ethyl esters fuels from sugarcane and coconut, and invented a means of extracting residual coconut oil by a chemical process rather than a physical process.

Julian Banzon - Degrees:

  • BS in Chemistry from the University of the Philippines - 1930
  • Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry from Iowa State University - 1940

Julian Banzon - Awards:

  • 1980: Distinguished Service Award - Integrated Chemist of the Philippines, Inc.
  • 1978: Chemist of the Year Award - Professional Regulation Commission
  • 1976: Philsugin Award - Crop Society of the Philippines

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