Building Rooms From Molecules (Paperback)

Thomas D. Farnham

ISBN 13: 9798269746401
Published by Independently Published, 2025
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Paperback. They said it was impossible. A refugee boy, a Yorkshire professor, and a Kyoto researcher proved them wrong. Omar Yaghi grew up in a single room with twelve family members and livestock, where water arrived once every two weeks. Richard Robson had an idea while building teaching models that his colleagues dismissed as impractical. Susumu Kitagawa saw possibilities in materials that everyone else thought were too unstable to matter. What they created changed everything. This is the story of three scientists from different corners of the world who built molecular structures with empty spaces inside-frameworks that can pull water from desert air, capture carbon from the atmosphere, and store gases that could power the future. They didn't just advance chemistry. They opened doors to solutions for problems humanity desperately needs to solve.From a crowded butcher shop in Jordan to laboratories in Melbourne and Kyoto, from repeated failures to breakthrough discoveries, these three minds refused to accept "impossible" as a final answer. Their work now inspires thousands of researchers across six continents, all racing to unlock what these remarkable frameworks can do next. This isn't just about science. It's about vision, persistence, and what happens when brilliant people refuse to give up on ideas the world isn't ready for. If you've ever wondered what it takes to change the world one molecule at a time, this story will show you. Start reading now. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798269746401

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Title: Building Rooms From Molecules (Paperback)
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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