What Makes a Scientific Breakthrough Truly Chemical?
The Nobel prize in chemistry has been awarded to chemists who have made truly chemical breakthroughs. This year's recipients, Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi, were recognized for their work on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
MOFs are highly porous materials that can capture and store a wide array of molecules, making them a significant development in the field of chemistry.
Lab work is central to much of chemistry
As noted by Derek Lowe, this year's prize is a great example of a truly chemical breakthrough, with the winners being acknowledged for their work in developing MOFs.
The development of MOFs has the potential to lead to significant advancements in various fields, making them a great choice for the Nobel prize in chemistry.
Author's summary: MOFs win Nobel prize in chemistry.
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