An essay on the history of catalytic hydrogenation of organic compounds. From P. Sabatier and V.N. Ipatieff to the present days

The essay considers historical aspects of the emergence and development of methods for catalytic hydrogenation of organic compounds, starting from the works by P. Sabatier and V.N. Ipatieff. Particular attention is paid to the results of synthesis and investigation of hydrogenation metal catalysts based on Ni, Pd and Pt since they are significant for practical application. Modern trends and promising lines of investigation in the field of hydrogenation processes and catalysts are revealed.