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Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal organic frameworks, enabling materials with large internal cavities for gas storage and water extraction.

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  • The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to scientists from Japan, Australia, and the US.
  • Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi were recognized for developing metal organic frameworks. 4s
  • These materials have large internal cavities, allowing them to store gases or extract water from air. 45s
  • The technology has potential applications in areas such as water extraction in arid regions. 2m 46s
  • The laureates will share a cash prize and receive their awards at a ceremony later in the year. 25s
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Three scientists share Nobel Prize in chemistry

Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi are awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on metal organic frameworks.

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