TANG PRIZE/Pioneering chemist contributes to sustainability with 'Lego building'
06/18/2024 06:40 PM
Being a "molecular architect," one can dictate what structures they want to make, "like building Lego," and most importantly, use them for the end of sustainability applications, said 2024 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development awardee Omar M. Yaghi.
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