As Helios we find this recognition especially meaningful. Rather than an abstract scientific concept, we see MOFs as the foundation of the sustainable future we dream of and dedicated to. Our mission to make carbon capture smarter, cheaper and cleaner would not be possible without MOFs and that is why this prize is more than a celebration: it is the long-waited affirmation that the materials we create and work with everyday are pioneering the clean-tech future.
These porous frameworks have fundamentally transformed the field of materials science. As stated by the Nobel Committee, MOFs “introduced chemistry to a new dimension, one where molecules can be designed like architecture.[1]. A single gram of MOF can possess an internal surface area comparable to that of a football field, offering vast space for molecular interactions. That internal space can be tailored at the atomic level to capture specific gases such as CO2, store hydrogen, or purify air demonstrating the versatility and scientific significance of these materials.[2]
As these materials have all the keys in addressing the climate crisis, they hold a great potential to accelerate decarbonization in hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, and chemicals. These sectors together account for over 20% of global CO2 emissions and it’s obvious that MOFs have become central to climate strategy.[3] MOFs are also far more energy-efficient than widely utilized conventional materials like amines. In carbon capture MOFs are proved to cut energy costs by up to 40% compared to those amine solvents.[4]
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