Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:42pm on 08 Oct 2025,Wednesday Science
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for their work on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These structures have spaces that can trap gases and chemicals, helping tackle climate change and plastic pollution. The scientists’ research began decades ago and could capture carbon dioxide from power plants or break down harmful chemicals. MOFs are still small-scale but may be mass-produced in the future. The winners will share 11 million Swedish kronor (£872,000). Experts say their work shows how chemistry can address the planet’s biggest problems. (PC: BBC)
