Summary
Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M Yaghi won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for their work on metal organic frameworks. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Sweden announced the winners, who will share 11 million Swedish kronor in prize money.
Key Facts
- The Chemistry Nobel Prize was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M Yaghi.
- Their recognized work was on metal organic frameworks.
- The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences made the announcement in Stockholm, Sweden.
- The three scientists will split the prize money, which totals 11 million Swedish kronor.
- Last year's prize recognized work on proteins by different scientists.
- Metal organic frameworks are materials used in various applications, including gas storage and separation.
