Susumu Kitagawa

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/susumu-kitagawa

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1. When was Susumu Kitagawa born?July 4, 1951
2. Where was Susumu Kitagawa born?Japan
3. What is Susumu Kitagawa known for?Pioneering the design and synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)
4. What is the specialization?Coordination chemistry, focusing on organic-inorganic hybrid compounds and porous coordination polymers
5. What is the nobel prize award?Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2025
6. Who is Susumu Kitagawa?Susumu Kitagawa is a Japanese scientist who studies how atoms can be arranged to make new materials. He was born on July 4, 1951, and works as a professor at Kyoto University.

Coordination Chemistry: The study of compounds containing central metal atoms bonded to surrounding molecules or ions called ligands.
Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Compounds: Materials that combine organic molecules with inorganic components to create unique properties.
Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Crystalline porous materials constructed from metal ions and organic linkers, known for their high surface area and tunable pores.
Porous Materials: Substances containing microscopic voids or pores, enabling high surface area and selective adsorption.