The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the 2025 Chemistry Nobel on October 8, awarding it to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi for creating a new metallo‑organic molecular architecture.
Award Recipients
Three scientists received the prize: Susumu Kitagawa of Japan, Richard Robson of Australia, and Omar Yaghi from the United States.
Molecular Architecture Design
Their work involved creating metal‑organic skeletons containing large pores that allow molecules to flow freely, a design detailed in the Nobel Committee’s citation.
Practical Applications
These structures have been used to extract water from desert air, remove contaminants from water, capture carbon dioxide, and store hydrogen.
Prize Details
The award is presented by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and includes a medal, a diploma, and a monetary prize of 11 million Swedish krona (over 4.2 million Polish zloty).
Historical Context
The 2024 Chemistry Nobel was awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper for predictions of protein structures, illustrating the Academy’s focus on groundbreaking scientific advances.
