Nobel Prize in Chemistry Honors 3 Scientists for Pioneering Work on MOF Structures
This year's Nobel Prize in the field of chemistry goes to three distinguished scientists for their influential work on MOFs.
Their studies has potential to address numerous significant global issues, for instance trapping greenhouse gases to combat climate change or reducing synthetic debris through innovative chemistry.
“I'm deeply honoured and delighted, thank you very much,” stated the Japanese scientist during a call to the media event after receiving the decision.
“What’s the duration I need to remain? I have an appointment to attend,” he continued.
The 3 winners will share prize money amounting to 11 million Swedish kronor (£872,000).
Molecular Architecture on a Core of their Breakthrough
Their scientists' research centers around how molecular units are structured collectively into complex frameworks. The Nobel committee referred to it as “structural molecular engineering”.
These scientists developed approaches to build structures with considerable spaces between the molecules, enabling various substances to pass via them.
These materials are referred to as MOFs.
The declaration was delivered by the Swedish scientific body at a press event in Stockholm, Sweden.
Susumu Kitagawa works at the University of Kyoto in the Asian nation, Professor Richard Robson is associated with the Melbourne University in Australia, and Professor Omar M. Yaghi is connected to the California University in the United States.
Previous Award Winners in Scientific Fields
In the previous year, three other scientists received the honor for their studies on biological molecules, which are essential building blocks of life.
This is the 3rd science award awarded in the current week. Earlier this week, John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis won the physics award for their research on subatomic physics that facilitated the creation of the quantum processor.
Earlier, three experts' work on how the immune system targets harmful microbes secured them the honor for physiology.
A single laureate, Fred Ramsdell, did not receive the announcement for 20 hours because he was on an off-grid outing.
