Source: TOI
Context:
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa (Japan), Richard Robson (Australia/UK), and Omar Yaghi (Jordan/US) for developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) — a new class of molecular materials with extraordinary porosity and versatile applications.
About MOFs
- Crystalline materials composed of metal ions and organic molecules forming an ultra-porous network.
- Key Feature: A sugarcube-sized piece can have as much surface area as a football field, enabling massive storage and filtration in a small volume.
- Nicknamed: “Hermione’s handbag” material for its ability to hold huge amounts in tiny spaces.
Laureates
| Name | Affiliation | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Susumu Kitagawa | Kyoto University, Japan | Japanese |
| Richard Robson | University of Melbourne, Australia | British-born, Australian |
| Omar Yaghi | University of California, Berkeley, USA | Jordanian-American |
