Nobel Prize in Chemistry Honors Three Experts for Pioneering Research on MOF Structures
This year's prestigious award in the field of chemistry goes to three distinguished scientists for their seminal contributions on porous materials.
The scientists' investigations could be applied to tackle some of the significant worldwide problems, such as capturing carbon dioxide to address environmental shifts or minimizing plastic pollution through innovative chemical processes.
“I feel tremendously honored and overjoyed, many thanks,” remarked the Japanese scientist during a phone call to the media event after learning the decision.
“How long do I have to stay here? Because I have to go out for a meeting,” he added.
These three recipients are splitting award funds of 11 million Swedish kronor (£872,000).
Framework Construction on a Center of the Breakthrough
Their scientists' work focuses on how molecular units are built together into elaborate structures. Award organizers described it as “molecular architecture”.
The scientists formulated techniques to construct assemblies with considerable spaces among the components, allowing various substances to flow through them.
These structures are known as metal-organic materials.
This announcement was presented by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences at a press event in Stockholm.
Susumu Kitagawa is affiliated with the University of Kyoto in the Asian nation, Prof. Robson is associated with the University of Melbourne in Australia, and Prof. Yaghi is connected to the University of California in the United States.
Recent Nobel Recipients in Scientific Fields
Last year, three other scientists won the award for their studies on biological molecules, which are critical elements of biological systems.
It is the third scientific recognition given in the current week. Previously, three physicists earned the Physics Nobel for their research on subatomic physics that facilitated the creation of the quantum computing system.
On Monday, three experts' investigations on how the immune system combats pathogens secured them the award for physiology.
One laureate, Fred Ramsdell, did not receive the announcement for nearly a day because he was on an remote trek.
