Innovative Molecular Architecture Wins 2025 Nobel Chemistry Prize
The 2025 Nobel Chemistry Prize was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi for creating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These innovative materials are designed to address significant challenges such as climate change and fresh water scarcity by facilitating gas flow and capturing harmful substances.
In a landmark achievement, scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Chemistry Prize. Their groundbreaking work in developing a new form of molecular architecture has set the stage for revolutionary advancements in the field.
The trio's innovation lies in the creation of materials known as metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs, which are characterized by their large spaces that allow gases and other chemicals to pass through effortlessly. This unique feature makes MOFs invaluable in addressing global challenges.
MOFs hold the potential to significantly impact efforts to combat climate change and solve the problem of fresh water scarcity. Their ability to harvest water from desert air, capture carbon dioxide, and store toxic gases positions them as a crucial tool in environmental science and technology.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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