DEVELOPING: Chemistry Nobel Prize Awarded for Groundbreaking Metal-Organic Framework Research

Breaking News: Chemistry Nobel Prize Awarded for Groundbreaking Metal-Organic Framework Research Stockholm, Sweden - October 8, 2025 - The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced today that Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi have been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their pioneering work on metal-organic frameworks. The three laureates were recognized for creating molecular constructions with large spaces that allow gases and chemicals to flow through them. These metal-organic frameworks can be used to harvest water from desert air, capture carbon dioxide, store toxic gases, or catalyze chemical reactions. This breakthrough research has the potential to revolutionize various fields, including energy, environment, and healthcare. The Nobel Committee praised the laureates for their innovative work, saying it "has created new possibilities for solving some of the world's most pressing problems." The award ceremony took place in Stockholm today, with Hans Ellegren, secretary-general of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, presenting the prize. This is a developing story. The winners will receive their Nobel Prizes at a formal ceremony in December. Further details on the impact and applications of this research are expected to emerge in the coming days and weeks. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*