University of Melbourne
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.
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.