Nobel Prize in Chemistry Recognizes 3 Scientists for Groundbreaking Studies on Framework Materials
The Nobel Prize in the field of chemistry is given to three distinguished scientists for their foundational contributions on MOFs.
Their investigations has potential to address some of the pressing planetary problems, such as CO2 capture to fight environmental shifts or curbing plastic pollution through advanced scientific methods.
“I feel tremendously honored and overjoyed, many thanks,” stated Professor Kitagawa in a phone call to the news conference following hearing the announcement.
“What’s the duration I need to remain? I have an appointment to attend,” the laureate continued.
The three laureates receive monetary reward of SEK 11 million (£872,000).
Framework Construction at the Heart of their Breakthrough
Their researchers' studies centers around how molecules are built together into elaborate structures. Award organizers referred to it as “structural molecular engineering”.
The scientists formulated methods to construct assemblies with considerable spaces among the components, enabling different compounds to pass via them.
Such compounds are known as metal-organic materials.
This reveal was presented by the academic institution at a media briefing in Stockholm, Sweden.
Susumu Kitagawa is based at Kyoto University in the Asian nation, Prof. Robson is associated with the Melbourne University in the Australian continent, and Professor Omar M. Yaghi resides at the University of California in the US.
Recent Nobel Recipients in Scientific Categories
Last year, three other scientists received the prize for their work on protein structures, which are fundamental elements of life.
It is the 3rd scientific award presented in the current week. Earlier this week, John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis won the physics award for their work on quantum theory that facilitated the development of the quantum computer.
At the start of the week, three experts' studies on how the biological immunity targets pathogens secured them the honor for medical science.
A single winner, Fred Ramsdell, was unaware of the announcement for a full day because he was on an disconnected trek.
