Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to trio of scientists for developing ‘metal-organic frameworks’

Revolutionary Molecular Architecture: Pioneers Win Nobel Prize

Revolutionary Molecular Architecture: Pioneers Win Nobel Prize In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their innovative research in developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These molecular architectures have immense applications, particularly in addressing pressing challenges like climate change and water scarcity.The Nobel committee highlighte…

Trio of scientists awarded Nobel in chemistry for molecular constructions

Scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the development of metal-organic frameworks," the award-giving body said on Wednesday.

Discovery that won chemistry Nobel Prize likened to 'Harry Potter' handbag

Robson is from the University of Melbourne, Kitagawa from Kyoto University, and Yaghi from the University of California, Berkeley.

Molecular discovery that won Nobel Prize in chemistry is likened to ‘Harry Potter’ enchanted handbag

By KOSTYA MANENKOV and STEFANIE DAZIO, Associated Press STOCKHOLM (AP) — Scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi won the Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for their development of metal–organic frameworks that could play a part in solving some of humanity’s greatest challenges. An expert likened the discovery to Hermione Granger’s enchanted handbag in the fictional “Harry Potter” series. From left, Chair of the Nobel Com…