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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.