John J. Mooney

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John Joseph Mooney (April 6, 1930 – June 16, 2020) was an American chemical engineer. He was co-inventor of the three-way catalytic converter. His invention helped reduce pollution from motor vehicles since their introduction in the mid-1970s. Mooney was born in Paterson, New Jersey.

Mooney died from stroke-related problems on June 16, 2020 in Wyckoff, New Jersey at the age of 90.[1][2]

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  1. Roberts, Sam. John J. Mooney, an Inventor of the Catalytic Converter, Dies at 90 (June 25, 2020)The New York Times. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  2. John Mooney. Legacy.comnorthjersey.com. Retrieved 21 June 2020.