Richard Robson
Australian Chemist Richard Robson's Nobel-Winning Work on Metal-Organic Frameworks Revolutionizing Global Challenges
Oct 09, 2025 03:34 pm CST
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes Australian Professor Richard Robson's groundbreaking discovery of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) - revolutionary porous materials with atomic-scale cavities capable of capturing gases and chemicals. From humble beginnings as teaching demonstrations to transformative applications in carbon capture, water extraction from desert air, and medical technologies, Robson's work exemplifies how fundamental scientific research creates profound real-world impact across decades.
From Refugee to Nobel Laureate: How Omar Yaghi Revolutionized Chemistry with Metal-Organic Frameworks
Oct 09, 2025 02:53 am CST
Nobel chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi's journey from a Palestinian refugee family in Jordan to pioneering metal-organic frameworks showcases science as the "greatest equalising force." His groundbreaking research enables carbon dioxide capture and water extraction from desert air, transforming from humble beginnings to earning over 250,000 academic citations through controlling matter at the molecular level.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Winners Develop 'Harry Potter-Like' Metal-Organic Frameworks for Environmental Solutions
Oct 08, 2025 08:37 pm CST
Scientists Kitagawa, Robson, and Yaghi won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for creating metal-organic frameworks - revolutionary structures compared to Hermione Granger's magical handbag. These frameworks can capture carbon dioxide, extract water from desert air, and potentially remove harmful "forever chemicals" from water, offering innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges.
Three Scientists Win 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Revolutionary Metal-Organic Frameworks
Oct 08, 2025 06:23 pm CST
Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M Yaghi have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal-organic frameworks with transformative applications in water harvesting, carbon capture, and chemical catalysis. The three laureates will share approximately Rs 10 crore in prize money for their work that creates new possibilities for custom-made materials with innovative functions.