Published: 7 October 2025NobelPrize.orgScience & Technology
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 Awarded to Kitagawa, Robson and Yaghi for Metal-Organic Frameworks
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was awarded jointly to Susumu Kitagawa (Japan), Richard Robson (Australia) and Omar M. Yaghi (Jordan/USA) for the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The announcement was made on October 8, 2025 by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Susumu Kitagawa, born 1951, is Professor at Kyoto University, Japan. Richard Robson, born 1937 in Glusburn, UK, is Professor at University of Melbourne, Australia. Omar M. Yaghi, born 1965 in Amman, Jordan, is Professor at University of California, Berkeley, USA.
Metal-organic frameworks are molecular constructions with enormous internal surface areas through which gases and other chemicals can flow. They are created by linking metal ions with organic molecules to form porous, crystalline structures. These materials can be used to harvest water from desert air, capture carbon dioxide from industrial emissions, store toxic gases safely, or catalyse chemical reactions. The prize amount was 11 million Swedish kronor, shared equally.
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Who are the three Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 winners?
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was awarded jointly to **Susumu Kitagawa (Kyoto University, Japan, born 1951), Richard Robson (University of Melbourne, Australia, born 1937), and Omar M. Yaghi (UC Berkeley, USA, born 1965, Jordan-origin)** for the development of metal-organic frameworks.
What are metal-organic frameworks and what makes them special?
**MOFs are porous crystalline structures created by linking metal ions with organic molecules**, forming enormous internal surface areas. Applications include harvesting water from desert air, capturing CO2 from industrial emissions, storing toxic gases safely, and catalysing chemical reactions. The prize was announced on October 8, 2025.
By which body was the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 announced?
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was announced on **October 8, 2025, by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.** The prize of 11 million Swedish kronor was shared equally among Kitagawa, Robson, and Yaghi.
What is reticular chemistry in the context of Nobel Chemistry 2025?
**Reticular chemistry, developed by Omar Yaghi**, is a method to design and synthesise MOFs with precise pore sizes and chemical properties. This approach allows scientists to custom-design porous materials for specific applications like CO2 capture or water harvesting.
What are the real-world climate applications of MOFs developed by 2025 Nobel laureates?
MOFs developed by the 2025 Nobel laureates address critical climate challenges: **capturing CO2 from power plant flue gases, harvesting water from desert air (below 20% humidity), storing hydrogen for clean energy,** and separating pollutants like PFAS from water sources.
